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6 August 2022 | 3 replies
I will gladly refer you to handypersons, electricians, plumbers, roofers, locksmiths, or whatever else you need.
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12 August 2022 | 4 replies
If the key has been changed, then a locksmith will open it and the charges passed on to the tenant.
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25 August 2022 | 8 replies
If the houses are vacant, show that you own the houses and call a locksmith.
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13 December 2021 | 9 replies
I remove the lock and bring it to my locksmith to rekey.
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2 January 2022 | 5 replies
When tenants move out and it is time to either rekey or replace the locks, is this cost typically covered by property management company or the owner? TIA
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3 January 2022 | 11 replies
If it's vacant, I would get a locksmith to change the locks immediatley and send notice to the PM that she is not to set foot on the property.I recommend you assess your situation honestly.
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2 January 2022 | 8 replies
Schedule to have the locksmith change the locks as soon as possible when legal the day of settlement. good luck!
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11 October 2022 | 4 replies
The next time you lock yourself out, you will need to contact a locksmith to gain entry and you will have to pay them their fee."
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29 August 2016 | 23 replies
@JD it becomes your problem when the scammer tells the people to hire a locksmith and move in, I have heard that has happened.
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10 August 2016 | 12 replies
Put a lockbox with spare key on their door handle.Put the telephone number of a locksmith on the box as well, for when they don't put the spare key back.