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Tenant states he will change the locks
I have a tenant that has decided he will change the locks. I notified him he isn't allowed to change the locks by the lease and if there is something that makes him feel unsafe I will gladly change the locks for him. My questions run from is there something I am missing? he has only been in the property 3 months and I have had more trouble from him than 2 year tenants. Should I evict him for lease violation, yes he has done other things like attempt repairs of things he though should work better and broke them.
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Offer to change locks for him. Then charge for materials and time.
If he changes looks you need to get a copy and you can charge for the change back to his sec deposit when he moves out.