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Jason Cunningham Landlord question - rekey for new tenants?
10 June 2022 | 27 replies

Hello everyone,Somewhat new to the landlord business and am looking forward to getting some feedback from more experienced professionals.  Recently a new applicant for one of our units asked if the landlord would reke...

Tony Crabtree Changing the locks?
26 January 2024 | 26 replies

So how often do I really need to do it? After every tenant, or do you think if I get all the keys back and the were a great tenant it's to just keep the same keys?

Ed McIver How do you manage your apartment keys?
9 October 2020 | 4 replies

I must have 100 keys in my car. How do you keep track of the keys to your apartments? 

Pam Noud Houseguest turned evil
12 November 2020 | 10 replies

I gave this woman a key on Sat 8/22/2020 to stay in a house of mine in Atlanta for a couple weeks. Rental house, between tenants.  Then she took over the whole house, and did no work and paid no money.Then , 4 weeks ...

Asem AbuAwad Door lock change for landlords
22 February 2020 | 11 replies

Hi BP family,What is the best way to make changing the locks easy when a tenet moves out every time? Keyless approach?ideas please.Thanks,Asem

Sami Gren tenant that left did not give the keys
6 December 2022 | 7 replies

HI,
I have a tenant that on last renewal notice they signed that they won't be renewing the lease, in fact they already moved but still have some stuff to take out, I did give them the extra few days, now I was going...

Brad Taylor Smartlocks or Keypad Locks for Rental Properties
28 October 2022 | 14 replies

Just about to close on my 1st househack rental!  I have to replace some of the locks and wondering if I should just make the jump to a keypad or smartlock instead of the cheaper/traditional lock for all units?Love to ...

Martha Daisley using a locksmith when you arent the owner
20 July 2020 | 6 replies

Hi i have a situation where i need to use locksmith services but im not the owner of the property yet. im the buyer in the middle of doing a short sale on it. The bank needs access to the property in order to do the a...

Jimmy S. Do you change locks?
2 October 2014 | 28 replies

Do you change locks or have them rekeyed every time a tenant moves out?

Lynne Smith How to give tenant incentive to move?
23 May 2021 | 4 replies

Hey guys. How would you work an incentive to get the tenant to move out on time? Would you tell them they get a bonus the day of moving? I have a tenant whose lease is expiring July 31. I told her I want to sell the ...