Change the lock of my property

[Xin Z.]

Hi all,

I have a question regarding my rental property that I just bought from HUD. After the property was closed, I went on a business trip and did not have a chance to change the lock yet. When I returned from my trip, I found that HUD had removed their combo box. My contractor told me that he could just break the existing lock and install a new lock for me. Is it ok for someone to do this? Do I need locksmith or call HUD for this?

Thanks a lot for all comments!