Answer by De Vonte Williamson
Yes. It is advisable for every Landlord to re-key or change ALL locks whenever a tenant moves out, and a new tenant moves in, simply because you never know if all the keys are being returned. This is...
View ArticleAnswer by Tony Warfield
I always change the locks for new tenants for safety reasons. Even if I get "all the keys" back, you never know how many copies may be out there. Can you imagine the potential lawsuit if a new tenant...
View ArticleAnswer by Akil Walker
Its best to change the locks because you never truly know how many copies were made and to give the new client a piece of mind. In terms of charging the tenant it depends on the situation i.e. the ex's...
View ArticleAnswer by Janet Nation, CBR
I change the locks. If a new tenant requests a change in addition to my change, then it will be done at their expense
View ArticleAnswer by De Vonte Williamson
Yes. It is advisable for every Landlord to re-key or change ALL locks whenever a tenant moves out, and a new tenant moves in, simply because you never know if all the keys are being returned. This is...
View ArticleAnswer by Team Forss Realty Group - #1
We always do too, but it's not expensive if you buy the programmable ones.
View ArticleAnswer by inna ivchenko
I ask a tenant. Some of them prefer to install a very expensive lock(s) ~ their expense( when they move out, they often remove it( them) and leave the original one). Yet, the owner or manager should...
View ArticleAnswer by ian cockburn
change those keys! Get the Kwickset kind where you can rekey the locks in seconds yourself..this saves you money down the road
View ArticleAnswer by Mark Fleysher
Always change keys and codes for all exterior entries including the mailbox. Prevention = safety.
View ArticleAnswer by Joseph Runfola
Yes!, This is a simple, inexpensive and vital security measure. Over time, any number of copies of the key to your home could have been made. This simple act will prevent untold amounts of copies of...
View ArticleAnswer by Carol Claudon
I highly recommend the rekeying. YOU DON'T KNOW THAT ALL KEYS HAVE BEEN RETURNED. That one neighbor or relative may still hold a key. Carol Claudon CENTURY 21 Top Sales Seminole, FL
View ArticleAnswer by Yanoska Diaz
Absolutely, 100% of the time. Re-keying or changing the locks is very inexpensive and quite worth it.
View ArticleAnswer by Team Forss, #1 in SoCal
We always do too, but it's not expensive if you buy the programmable ones.
View ArticleAnswer by Deluxe Realty
Always change keys and codes for all exterior entries including the mailbox. Prevention = safety.
View ArticleAnswer by Janet Nation, CBR
I change the locks. If a new tenant requests a change in addition to my change, then it will be done at their expense
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