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Updated about 7 years ago, 12/21/2017
Deadbolt on Detached Garage?
I'll be closing on my 2nd rental property this year. The first rental came with renters so there was no need to change the locks.
But with this one I will be.
I'm currently leaning towards purchasing the MFS Icore Deadbolts for the front and back doors from LandLordLocks. Then just putting passage levers on them for entry to prevent them from locking themselves out. The keyless/keypad entry sounds good, but I don't think I've found anything with enough positive reviews to make me pull the trigger. Both doors are exposed to Wisconsin weather.
The service door to the detached two car garage has a lock on the entry knob but no deadbolt. I'm thinking it's probably a good idea to add a deadbolt to it as well. My practical side says if I were living there, I'd want a self locking knob if I'm outside without my keys at least the bottom knob would be locked or ff their hands are full and they park in the garage they would typically close the garage door and then exit through the service door.
Any thoughts or should I just add a passage lever there too along with a deadbolt?