Missing Keys : ezLandlordForms

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Robert J

started a topic over 5 years ago

I had a tenant move out, they said they left the keys in the unit. They are nowhere to be found. I want to believe them but the keys aren't there. Now i need to have a locksmith out. When I showed up the door was unlocked. Should I charge them?

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Matthew M

said over 5 years ago

Hello Bob and thank you for joining the forum; Of course you can charge them - but if they contest, you may have to explain to a judge as to why you needed the services of a locksmith when the door was unlocked?

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Scott H

said over 5 years ago

Just go to homedepot and buy replacement knobs and dead bolts get the ones you can rekey yourself. If takes about ten minutes to install a knob and dead bolt and the rekeying feature lets you change the key after every tenant. Cost 20-50 a door unless you need really fancy.