Jon S.
Today was a real lesson! Why I hired a property manager!
28 February 2022 | 6 replies
Rather than calling the person who presumably rented the unit to them, they instead called a lock smith to change the locks!!
Theresa Mutasa
Eviction Process in Baltimore County
14 February 2019 | 1 reply
You won't need movers for the county just a locksmith which you can be along with ofcourse the locks.
Eric Fernwood
Best Properties for House Hack
5 May 2023 | 1 reply
These locks can be easily rekeyed by yourself.
Colin Orlowski
How Do You Manage Your Contractor During the Remodel
27 April 2023 | 12 replies
Systems include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, foundation, windows, etc.Health and Safety - RequiredIt is important to provide a safe environment, which includes items such as smoke detectors, transition strips, trip hazard removal, lock rekeying, and more to ensure a safe environment.Items Necessary to Attract Your Target Tenant Segment - RequiredIf you want to attract a specific tenant segment to occupy your property, it has to match their housing requirements.
Justin Silverio
Security Deposit vs Last Month's Rent?
24 February 2014 | 42 replies
.- On the local regs topic those are the ONLY things you can collect except for a re-key fee (I've never done that and don't know anyone that does so it isn't customary and have no idea how much you can charge above cost and not get hauled into court).
Debbie Carbone
Rental property mail boxes
11 January 2008 | 3 replies
It's all relative...You can also try larger locksmiths, and ISTM I once ordered a set through Home Depot or Lowes.
Samantha Klein
Tenant locked out, should I charge a fee?
4 December 2018 | 41 replies
I tell my tenants that I'm out of town so they need to call locksmith.
Account Closed
Smart Locks Recommendations
9 June 2019 | 24 replies
These are easy to rekey but they are still mechanical locks.
Justin Marcellus
1st Rental in Central Texas
4 April 2017 | 5 replies
Landlord may deduct reasonable charges from the security deposit for: Damages to the Property, excluding normal wear and tear, and all reasonable costs associated to repair the Property; Costs for which Tenant is responsible to clean, deodorize, exterminate, and maintain the Property; Unpaid rent; unpaid late charges; Unpaid utilities and utility expenses Landlord incurs to maintain utilities to the Property as required by this Lease; Unpaid pet charges; Replacing unreturned keys, garage door openers, security devices, or other components; The removal of unauthorized locks or fixtures installed by Tenant; Landlord’s cost to access the Property if made inaccessible by Tenant; Missing or burned-out light bulbs and fluorescent tubes (at the same location and of the same type and quality that are in the Property on the Commencement Date); Packing, removing, and storing abandoned property; removing abandoned or illegally parked vehicles; Costs of reletting , if Tenant is in default; Attorney’s fees, costs of court, costs of service, and other reasonable costs incurred in any legal proceeding against Tenant; Mailing costs associated with sending notices to Tenant for any violations of this lease;Texas Residential Lease Agreement Any other unpaid charges or fees or other items for which Tenant is responsible under this lease; Cost to restore walls, flooring, landscaping or any alteration to the Property not approved in writing by Landlord; Damages to the Property caused by smoking, including but not limited to stains, burns, odors, and removal of debris; and costs to rekey certain security devices, as provided in Paragraph 19.2.
Jason A.
safety mgmt: smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers
5 June 2016 | 13 replies
Regarding door locks I recommend that you change them or have them rekeyed during each turnover.