Does new occupied multi need new locks?

[Fabio A Becker]

Hello all,

   I did a quick search for this and didn't find exactly what I was looking for.  Just closed on a 3 family that is fully occupied with tenants that have not expressed any desire to leave.  Is it recommended to change all the locks even though there is no turnover?  We will definitely be changing common access locks, basement with laundry and storage area, just in case an old tenant kept a copy.  

    Just looking for the more experienced opinions out there if they would change the locks on a new fully occupied purchase or wait until tenant turnover.

Thanks for the help!

[Margie Fuller]

Given the size of your property, I think it would be easy for you to determine that you have a master key to all units. As long as all tenants are staying in place, I do not see the point in rekeying. If this were a large property, my answer might be completely different.