You just had a tenant move out of your Waltham rental property and though they may have been a great tenant you’re wondering if you should change the locks on your rental property.
The answer to this question is yes! You should change the locks on your rental property because you don’t know how many people had access to the keys to your rental property or how many copies of the keys may have been made over the course of one year.
Re-keying locks takes a lot less time than you think and if you own multiple rental properties you can save the locks and rotate them between your rentals each time a tenant moves out.
FBI Confirms Most Residential Burglaries Happen In Residential Homes
According to the latest FBI Crime Statistics, 73.2% of all burglary offenses committed were on residential properties, so it is easy to understand why some tenants might be wary of their locks not being changed. In addition to someone probably having a copy of your key, there is also the possibility that the lock might have been damaged in some way or form by the previous tenant, making it less secure than it once was.
How To Save Money Re-keying Locks
Rekeying locks is easier than before in 2019 thanks to new locks like the Kwikset Smart Key system, because with this system you can re-key locks in seconds and eliminate the hassle of changing keys each time a new tenant moves in!
The Kwikset System is affordable and only costs between $100-$300 per lock and you can easily purchase a new lock online then have it shipped to your house.
Contact Martin Property Management
Want to save time and money managing your rental property? Contact Martin Property Management by calling us at (617) 957-0166 or click here to connect with us online.
