Do you change locks or have them rekeyed every time a tenant moves out?

Used to change them. Now I rekey. But, yes, absolutely change locks or keys between every tenant.

I have the Kwikset smartkey locks and a set of 5-6 keys. Anytime a tenant moves out I just rekey it to a new key. Takes about 10 seconds.

Yes I change between tenants. Don't like the Quickset I use Landlordlocks.com, takes only seconds to rekey a lock and they are great quality... much better than the Quickset system.

Always. I wouldn't feel right otherwise. Also most lease forms have a spot to mark that you rekeyed it, or at least in California. The new Kwickset smart locks are nice, $50 for a set. But you can rekey in seconds, I just started doing this.

One thing we like to do is install a deadbolt and just a regular knob with no lock at the bottom. This prevents tenants from locking themselves out, since they need to use the key to lock the deadbolt behind them when they leave. It is also cheaper.

Landlord Locks will be what I use in the future.

If you already have several of the same type lock you can just switch the whole unit.

I buy sets of 6 Kwikset lifetime warrantee deadbolts and locking door knobs, I have plastic boxes that hold all six sets and I rotate them. I take the locks off the house and pull a set out of storage to replace them with. Most homes have less than six sets and the extras are kept in their box with the current address on it. This program works pretty good for me, I tried the smart key lock sets on my own home and have been locked out several times before they replaced them with better built locks. So many times I purchased the smart key tool to fix them myself, then I found out how easy it is to break in with the smart key sets. Talk about a waste of money!

I change locks. about 20 dollars on amazon.

Hey Jimmy S. said, always change locks or keys between tenants.

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