Is there such thing as a security gate that doesn't need drilling to secure it?

[Claudetta]

My mother has moved into a new place and was told by the authorities there that no one is allowed to drill in or outside for a year as it's a new build and need to see whether there's any structural damage or something like that.

The problem is security, she has stairs going up to her flat and the area has plenty of kids and has had a high rate of unsocial behavior and crime.

Is there a free standing security gate which she could lock when she goes out and at night to stop people wandering up to her front door?

I'm not sure of the exact dimensions but i'd say it was roughly the space of a wide door so maybe 3ft wide and the height is unrestricted by a roof over the stairs so the height isn't an issue.

[bednobs]

that will not stop people hanging round her door tho

[Tilly2]

Tell her to ask for a transfer to a more secure neighbourhood.

[puddle-duck]

Just an idea, I'm sure a lot of those high rises have them fitted, might make her feel a bit more protected.

[EDDIE51]

Despite the gate problem I agree with Tilly 2 , why did she accept the housing. It seems totally unacceptable.

[bednobs]

i assume from the op's other answer, the mum had to move from an even worse situation quickly