Real Estate Agent · Laguna Beach, CA · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
Hello everyone,
Somewhat new to the landlord business and am looking forward to getting some feedback from more experienced professionals. Recently a new applicant for one of our units asked if the landlord would rekey the front door and mailbox. Is this customary, and should the landlord be expected to pay for the rekey service? Thank you for your time!!
Real Estate Broker · Naples, FL · Member since 2013 · 9k+ posts · 6k+ votes
9y
ALWAYS rekey for new tenants. You avoid a lot of liability and in some states it may be mandatory. I have some SFR that take five double sets of locks and it costs me over $100 each time but what is the alternative? Have a previous bad actor tenant commit a sexual assault and be sued for ten million? REKEY each and EVERY time. Cheap insurance!
Palestine, TX · Member since 2018 · 6 posts · 0 votes
4y
I'd love to get some feedback on this idea. We are trying to make our business as remote friendly as possible. Keys have been a sticking point. I wanted to get electronic keypads, but lack of internet in SFR and cost have been a roadblock. We've been using kwikset smartkey. I was wondering about the feasibility of having a few spare kwikset tools/sets in the home, leaving the original key in the lockbox, then talking the tenants through the process of rekeying the house themselves on movein (via zoom or phone), then having them snail mail us a spare key. Thoughts anyone?