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Lynette P. Should Landlord have set of house keys? Mail keys?
11 June 2021 | 7 replies
If a tenant locks themselves out, I have a spare to sign out to them or I can go open the door (there's a fee, but it's cheaper than a locksmith).If I sign out one key and it hasn't been returned yet, I still have a second in the office for an emergency.
Christopher M Miller Best steps to take when contractor overcharges for materials
31 July 2021 | 13 replies
There is the old story about a driver who locked his keys in the vehicle and had to call a Locksmith to open the door to the vehicle.
Jessica Perez Security deposit return or keep? Help!
3 August 2021 | 21 replies
Make sure you get the doors rekeyed as soon as she moves out.
Paul Kuhn Need Advice - Great Jones terrible property management company
28 April 2021 | 9 replies
If the tenant isn't available to let them in, I need to call a locksmith on top of it. 
Radley Estrada Tenant's Mail Stolen From US Post Office Provided Locked Mailbox
30 March 2018 | 25 replies
Typically in an apartment, the boxes are landlord owned and the landlord is responsible for keying and rekeying after a tenant leaves.
Wendy Lacey Trouble with tenant seeking reimbursement for cancelling lease
6 July 2022 | 5 replies
If so just rekey the place, take it out of their security deposit, and move on.
Timon Tran Need advices on eviction
22 July 2022 | 4 replies
If they changed the locks, you need to call a locksmith
Daniel Domer Cocoa Beach Canal/Pool Home - Mgmt Co or Self for Short Term Rent
21 September 2020 | 11 replies
Saved me from having to get a locksmith out while I was 6 hours away.Really all you are left with after these tools is guest communication and any maintenance.
Joshua Bennett Property Management questions about Belong Home
24 October 2022 | 4 replies
One of the things they do, when managing a property, is rekey the home so they and the tenants are the only ones who have keys.
Lindsey Andrews Long-game strategy for 1st time REI
9 April 2023 | 4 replies
One unit turnover usually costs at least a month’s rent after the property manager charges their inspection, rekeying, turn repairs, and placement fees.