We've been using a locksmith to rekey the tenants cylinders between moveouts for 40 years. I'm sure there are better solutions?

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2 years 8 months ago #57154 by Josh McKibben
We've been using a locksmith to rekey the tenants cylinders between moveouts for 40 years. I'm sure there are better solutions available and want to ask what your experience has been?
2 years 8 months ago #57154 by Josh McKibben
Kathy Callahan
2 years 8 months ago #57156 by Kathy Callahan
2 years 8 months ago #57156 by Kathy Callahan
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2 years 8 months ago #57157 by Josh McKibben
What is the protocol if someone forgets their phone? How do they access their unit?
2 years 8 months ago #57157 by Josh McKibben
Brandy Blazen
2 years 8 months ago #57158 by Brandy Blazen
We also use smart locks. Its a regular lock that your able to rekey yourself using a small pin tool. Its super easy and my leasing staff is the one that rekeys apartments.
2 years 8 months ago #57158 by Brandy Blazen
Dave Scruggs
2 years 8 months ago #57159 by Dave Scruggs
Purchase several new locks. Randomly rotate them with move-outs on the property. Track through a secure key system of your choice. I use HandyTrac. This system has not failed me in 22 years.
2 years 8 months ago #57159 by Dave Scruggs
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2 years 8 months ago #57160 by Josh McKibben
Not a bad idea. We have 20 properties in on block of neighborhood, so we need to make sure that the keys are not too close together. We also use a master, so I think that adds a kink in the process.
2 years 8 months ago #57160 by Josh McKibben
Dave Scruggs
2 years 8 months ago #57161 by Dave Scruggs
We got away from masters years ago. The liability is way too high if one were to be lost, stolen or mis-used.
2 years 8 months ago #57161 by Dave Scruggs
Sherry Tompkins
2 years 8 months ago #57162 by Sherry Tompkins
2 years 8 months ago #57162 by Sherry Tompkins
Maria Johnson
2 years 8 months ago #57163 by Maria Johnson
2 years 8 months ago #57163 by Maria Johnson
Marilyn Roman
2 years 8 months ago #57164 by Marilyn Roman
2 years 8 months ago #57164 by Marilyn Roman
Joe Mendez
2 years 8 months ago #57165 by Joe Mendez
2 years 8 months ago #57165 by Joe Mendez
Chris Finetto
2 years 8 months ago #57166 by Chris Finetto
2 years 8 months ago #57166 by Chris Finetto
Allie Gartside
2 years 8 months ago #57167 by Allie Gartside
We use Miwa. Key fobs. You make the residents fob in the office, set it to expire a few days after their lease. Let them know that though, they will need to come in to have it reprogrammed when they renew.

If a move out doesn’t turn in their keys, you can shut it off remotely or when you program new key fobs to the lock, the old ones are automatically cancelled.

With this though, you will need a new lockout system. Because locksmiths damage the locks. So you should have a key holder on site to do after hours locks outs cause they will happen.
2 years 8 months ago #57167 by Allie Gartside
Brenda Andrews Sherrill
2 years 8 months ago #57168 by Brenda Andrews Sherrill
kwikset smart lock. Rekey in 30 seconds.
2 years 8 months ago #57168 by Brenda Andrews Sherrill
Jana Boatman
2 years 8 months ago #57169 by Jana Boatman
We use the Saflok system. It's an investment upfront, but man it sure makes things a breeze on the back end. We never have to rekey apartments now - it's all done with their electronic keys! Also, it allows us to do lock audits so if we get accused of stealing something we can show them we never entered the apartment. Tons of advantages to it.
2 years 8 months ago #57169 by Jana Boatman