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Amador Abreu Potentially dangerous eviction - Seeking Advice
12 March 2024 | 22 replies
You just need to hire sufficient help to retake possession, e.g. movers, locksmith, etc.Good luck.
Christopher Villa Bank Owned Properties @Auction.com
27 February 2024 | 26 replies
You break in or hire a locksmith to drill the locks. 
Mike Hsiao Steps to take as Lease is expiring?
16 February 2024 | 5 replies
Explain to tenant you are only sending as a precaution.3) Schedule locksmith for day after scheduled MoveOut.We do NOT recommend doing final walk-thru with tenant present as only leads to them pressuring you not to hold them liable for damages.
Allan Smith How do you manage your rentals remotely?
2 February 2024 | 22 replies
You can also screw a lockbox to the wall of each property and change the code as necessary.2) We do not replace locks, we use a locksmith to rekey.
Tony Crabtree Changing the locks?
26 January 2024 | 26 replies
My locksmith has my key chart and I simply have him rekey the cylinders after each turnover.
Account Closed Changing locks on a wholesale property
19 January 2024 | 1 reply
The owner gave permission to go ahead and have a locksmith come out and change the locks but I am assuming the locksmith will want some form of proof of ownership.
Matt McConkey Houston squatter - Acres Homes - 77088
12 September 2016 | 10 replies
Have the owner either bring a locksmith with him or have locks to change all exterior doors as soon as the guy is out. 
Marci Stein always have tenant house keys?
12 October 2016 | 6 replies
But if you do have that set of keys, you could save yourself a locksmith's fees in case if any emergency came up.  
Tom Harrison Important contacts for landlords
28 September 2016 | 4 replies
If you aren't handy or don't want to do it, a plumber and an HVAC guy are your two emergency contacts that you really need, followed by a locksmith, pest control, electrician.
Robin W. Not sure how to handle tenant request
19 December 2016 | 11 replies
Also, go to a locksmith store and purchase the devices that can be installed on windows to lock them without needing to drill into the frame.