Renting an apartment can provide tenants with a place to live without the expense of buying a house and can provide landlords with a source of investment income. Apartments frequently pass from one tenant to another when the lease is up.
When new tenants move in, they may be thinking about security. Many tenants are concerned about the possibility that the previous tenants or someone else might still have a key to their apartment. Even though the previous tenants were required to return their keys to the landlord when they moved out, it is possible that they kept a copy or gave one to a family member or friend who did not return it. That could put the new tenants at risk because it would be easy for someone to get in.
Why Tenants and Landlords Sometimes Disagree on Whether to Change the Locks
New tenants often want their landlord to change the locks when they move in to prevent someone who has a key from entering without permission. A landlord may be reluctant to do this, however. In some states, a landlord is not legally required to change the locks when a new tenant moves in. Changing the locks costs money, and if the apartment changes hands frequently or if the landlord owns a property with hundreds of apartments and tenants come and go often, changing the locks every time someone new moves in can become too expensive.
Why Landlords Should Rekey the Locks
The solution is to rekey the locks when a new tenant moves into the property. That means a locksmith will change the pins so the old keys no longer work. This can give the new tenant peace of mind knowing that no one will be able to use a key to get in without permission. This solution is beneficial to the landlord because it costs less to rekey locks than to change them.
If you are a landlord, you should rekey the locks in your rental property when a new tenant moves in. This can prevent the previous tenant or someone else who still has a key from gaining access and can give the new tenant peace of mind. It can also save you money since you will not need to pay to change the locks.
Call All American Locksmiths to Have the Locks Rekeyed When a New Tenant Moves in
All American Locksmiths can rekey the locks in your rental property. We serve cities and towns all over Connecticut, including Beacon Falls, Guilford, and Stamford. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to have the locks rekeyed at your apartment building.
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