What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio

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Kim Chewning

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2 weeks 6 days ago #644539 by Kim Chewning

What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio was created by Kim Chewning

What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio and has not been at all strict about who gets a key. I’m recommending they change locks and reduce the number of doors each master unlocks, switch to fobs, or use key pads. Any strong feelings about one system over another?

2 weeks 6 days ago #644539 by Kim Chewning

Grace Law

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2 weeks 6 days ago #644540 by Grace Law

Replied by Grace Law on topic Re: What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio

We use keytrac and handytrak. Keys are kept locked and you enter your info and passcode into the computer along with unit #. It allows only people with access to get the keys and tracks who has what key when and for how long.
At the end of each night, PM will run a report to see what keys are out.

2 weeks 6 days ago #644540 by Grace Law

Brenda Sherrill

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2 weeks 6 days ago #644541 by Brenda Sherrill

Replied by Brenda Sherrill on topic Re: What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio

Oh no! That would be a no go in FL. I like Key Trak best. Handy Trac is also good and a fraction of the cost. Master keys should be outlawed in every state.

2 weeks 6 days ago #644541 by Brenda Sherrill

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2 weeks 6 days ago #644542 by Guest Insider

Replied by Guest Insider on topic Re: What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio

We have eltronic locks... key track is great if you have under a certain amount of units... but properties that have 400+ units it's hard. Master keys are also a huge liability! Someone quits without notice or any circumstances like that... electronic locks are the way to go now days!

2 weeks 6 days ago #644542 by Guest Insider

Tracy Jamison

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2 weeks 6 days ago #644543 by Tracy Jamison

Replied by Tracy Jamison on topic Re: What do you all use for keys? I’m working with a company that has metal keys, one master for the entire portfolio

I'm a no on key fobs after a building started settling (normal), as it messed with the fob system and residents being able to get in. Lots of after hours calls.

2 weeks 6 days ago #644543 by Tracy Jamison