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Door Locks for Rental Properties - Landlord tip

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Real Estate Agent with Baldwin Realty Group, LLC 2006001116

Early in my landlording, I started using a master key system. I don't look like a jailer with a huge key ring, my one key has access to all my properties. 

Also, to save cost, I do not provide locking external door knobs. I only use one pair of locking deadbolts per home. They require a key to lock the deadbolt while exiting. This also cuts down on tenants accidentally locking themselves out of their home.

Once my deadbolts are installed, I then change locks by using my master key to pull out the cylinder and replace with a different cylinder. Locks are changed in seconds!  Does not require any tools, just my key!

Each lock / key set is assigned a number, and I keep track of the lock numbers used on each property.  I also stamp the keys I give tenants with their lock number, so when and if they are returned, I'm not at a loss to which lock/key set it belongs

 Here's where I buy my locks - http://www.landlordlocks.com

 

Baldwin Realty Group
Phone: (614) 433-0008

Listing agent/broker: Baldwin Realty Group

http://www.BuySellOhioHomes.com

http://www.OhioShortSales.webs.com

wendy@ohiohomelist.com

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Comments (2)

Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Wendy,

This is a good tip!  I emailed it to one of my clients who owns multi-families.  Sounds like a smart thing for us to do.  Thank you for sharing!

It's a Good Life!

Fran

Jul 25, 2009 11:05 AM
Jim Valentine
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Gardnerville, NV

Makes a lot of sense.  Thanks for the information.

Jul 26, 2009 04:28 AM