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Todd M.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Minneapolis, MN
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automatic door locks

Todd M.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Minneapolis, MN
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Hello,

I have a 4 plex with a common door with access to utility room. Tenants are suppose to keep this door locked (deadbolt and regular handle lock) at all times. Well, they don't and I had a "break in".

Thieves came in and busted off the coin boxes from washer and dryer.

I'm looking for ways/ suggestions to keep that common door locked at all times. Is there some kind of automatic door lock?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
Todd

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Chris Stach
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Kansas City, KS
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Chris Stach
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Kansas City, KS
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"Janitor Function" or "Classroom" lock is what you want. Call a random local locksmith, locks that do this are pretty common, they'll know exactly what you need.

You could put a timer and a door position switch on the lock to make a sounder go off if it's open more than 20 seconds. This is something you often see on commercial high rises on exit doors to prevent people from propping them open.

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