26 May 2025 | 7 replies
We've really like kwikset 816 key control deadbolt ($38-$45) with passage handles-- we ALWAYS remove keyed entry handles to prevent lockouts.These 816 Landlord Locks have a hidden cylinder for a master key and an easy to rekey "smart" tenant lock.
30 April 2025 | 3 replies
I see some areas there is underground passage for cars under train track bridge but not all places.
5 March 2025 | 5 replies
.- We used to buy locks at Home Depot and just swap handsets, but now use a locksmith for same cost.2) Get rid of handset locks (use passage knobs) and only use deadbolts.- Two locks on a door really don't provide any additional security.- Cheaper as only have to rekey/replace deadbolts.- Tenants can't lock keys in their home.3) Our locksmith created a Master Key system with 10 key option.- One master key opens every door- We go 3 levels under our master, so we can submaster 2-4 unit houses and apartment buildings- Don't need a costly and difficult to secure & track keybox.
28 February 2025 | 15 replies
Finally, no matter the solution, I recommend using only a passage (non locking) knob and a locking deadbolt.
24 February 2025 | 0 replies
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Heather Luu first, make it more efficient by only worrying about deadbolts.There is actually very LITTLE additional protection a lock handset offers in addition to a deadbolt.On the properties we manage, we remove all keyed doorknobs and just use passage locks.
4 February 2025 | 14 replies
She locked herself out and was it a keyed lock or a simple passage door lock?
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
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25 January 2025 | 18 replies
Still not a perfect system though.Also, we ONLY install passage doorknobs and keyed deadbolts.- Logically, there really is no additional security provided with both keyed doorknob & deadbolt, but a deadbolt is more secure than a keyed doorknob.- Since you need a key to lock a deadbolt when you leave the premises, tenant's can't lock their key(s) in the home and then pester us to come let them back in.--- Tenants can still lose their keys outside their home:(
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
By the way, that’s a very good passage and people definitely need to take it more seriously by applying themselves. :) I will share another.