Stolen keys- Who Pays for Re-Keying?

[Vanessa S.]

My tenant reported the house key stolen along with his ID that indicates the address of the rental property. He is asking that I pay for the re-keying of the front door lock. This is a CA property. Who should pay for this expense? 

Thanks in advance! 

[Steve Vaughan]

I'd take care of it immediately, gratis. Getting ripped off is hard on someone and your property is unsecure to boot.  Since their ID has your address on it, I assume they've been there a while?  Help em out already.

Would've grabbed one of my several locksets I circulate around and had it swapped quicker than it took you to post the question, but that's just me.  If it takes a week and $150 for you, get a screwdriver.