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Managing a residential property requires paying attention to many little details. For example, as the landlord, you have to know how the services of a locksmith can affect the tenants' safety and security. Lock changes, in particular, are crucial under specific circumstances. The question is when, how, and why should you get them for your units? Read on for the answers.

When & Why to Change Locks

During the course of their stay at the property you manage, a tenant might have made copies of their keys for numerous friends and family members. Even if they didn't, they may still want to access their old place for one reason or another after moving out. Either way, for a new tenant, it's a nuisance at best and dangerous at worst for extra keys to exist for their unit after they've settled in. A lock change will resolve that issue.

There may also be times when a tenant feels certain that a burglar or vandal has tampered with their lock or stolen a duplicate key. If you agree that there's evidence suggesting that the lock was compromised, the easiest solution is to have a new one professionally installed.

Of course, with time, usage, and exposure to various weather conditions, locks will gradually wear out. Lock repairs and maintenance will help them last, but if you're constantly fixing them, or they become too broken to be fixed at all, it's best to replace them.

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Solutions for New Locks

Since security is key, each new lock should be extremely difficult to pick. Deadbolts are often the strongest and most durable option for traditional and electronic locks alike; the more, the better.

Consider keypads and smart locks as well. By requiring passcodes to open doors, you could bypass the need for keys altogether and simply change the passcode whenever necessary.

Either way, update the lease agreement so that tenants must agree not to copy keys, change passcodes, or install new locks without your permission. Violations could result in warnings and/or penalty fees. This may help you avoid many of the problems that require lock changes in the first place.


Whenever you need lock changes for the property you manage, contact A+ Locksmith & Keys in Tampa, FL. With a team of experienced and dedicated commercial and residential locksmiths, they're prepared to offer a variety of solutions tailored to the needs of your complex and its tenants so that they can be safe. You can also call on them 24/7 for emergency situations, like lockouts and the aftermath of break-ins. To schedule a consultation, call them today at (813) 269-1111 or message them online.

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