Vinyl tiles in the cabinets under sinks reduces mildew build up.Replace toilet water hose with the metal ones.Kwikset locks with re-key technology for turnover.

One-time, non-refundable, and Re-Key Fee $125.

If you don't want to have to cut/rotate the keys (by using a rekey lock/tool) then I'd opt for the smart lock hands down.

Have a locksmith with you to change the locks or do it yourself so the tenant can't reclaim possession.  

I can see properties where I know all of the title issues up front, I know what the inside looks like, I don't have to sweat out an auction or hire locksmiths and eviction companies.  

We note the key quantity in the move in inspection report and charge the tenant to rekey if all original due not duplicates are not returned at move out.

And skip the handyman go to a locksmith they are definitely going to be the expert and sound like save you a massive headache.

PA might be one of those places where you can pay the next day...but that is likely something you can learn at the sale, if you don't plan to bid the first time you go.For Q5....most locksmiths can pick locks in 1-2mins and either make you the same key or rekey it in another 10-15mins.

“She said she got fed up and went to her family’s home on 160th Street—with the local TV outlet in tow—on Feb. 29 and called a locksmith to change the locks for her.”Understandable, but not a wise course of action.

There is obviously a formal lease, and we also supplement with a room mate agreement which outlines the more specific things like overnight guests and expectations in dispute resolutions/ cleaning/ care for the home and appliances, etc.I haven't received one formal "LL request" email yet, other than a formal 30 day notice in the event of a move out, which is usually after they've come talked to me in person about it to begin with. if there's an issue, it tends to be pretty limited to "hey, we have this shower rod falling off"... which im usually here to deal with (and tbh most of the time they like to fix it up with me), and it doesnt need to turn into a big thing. as for keys, i have the house on a yale smart lock, so 'handing over keys' is just official move out, walkthrough of the room for damages, and then I can delete their access code and access to the smart home systems without having to re-key the house.