Padlock with for multiple entry codes
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The second awesome thing about these locks is that you can get a master key to work with all the locks you order. Then the old cylinder can either be rotated to another one of your properties or sent back to the company and they will rekey it for you for a small fee.
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The cylinder of these locks can be removed and replaced with a backup version that has a new key. The final lock type by looks like a normal lock however it has a few clever hidden features. Keypad locks also lock the door automatically, meaning you don’t have to worry about tenants forgetting to lock the door when they leave. Others allow you to schedule certain times when the code can or cannot be used, which can be handy for showing your property. Some even allow you to access records of which codes were last used to enter the property. Third, you can store multiple codes in the keypad at once meaning you could have one code that only you know for all your properties and a different code for the tenants. Second, you can simply wipe the code and enter a fresh one. Keypads are great for a number of reasons.įirst, you can prevent your tenants from getting locked out after they lose their key. To open the door you simply enter the appropriate code. Keypad locks, as the name suggests have keypads instead of (or sometimes as well as) keys. If that’s the case for your property, you may want to try one of the other types of locks we talk about below. However, if you have a more frequent turnover, even this 5-minute job might be too much. This key system is ideal for landlords who have mid-length to long term tenants.
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That sounds pretty simple, right? Once you learn how to do this process, it will take you less than five minutes to easily rekey any lock, all you need to do is purchase is new keys. Inserting a new key will then “teach” the lock. This allows you to effectively “wipe” the memory of the lock. This means when a tenant moves out all you have to do is easily reset the lock by inserting the key, and the learning tool. KwikSet locks are a type of lock that is designed to be easily rekeyed by you. You may install an anti-drill plate to stand up to drills or you may also have a hardened steel pin that deflects a standard drill bit.įor protection against forced entry from kicks, battering rams, or hinge pins, focus more on the door, hinges, and doorjamb than on the lock. You want something with some level of anti-drill protection and with bump-key resistance. If this is a concern, you may want to invest in locks that are easier to rekey and harder to pick or break open. If multiple people have keys, or if the lock is weak then the security of the property is compromised. SecurityĪ lock only provides security if it stops people from getting in. The more tenants you have, the higher the risk. If you have a frequent turnover of tenants then there could be any number of keys out there to the property. Once the tenant has the key, there is nothing to stop them from heading to the local hardware store and making copies. An issue with rentals is that you don’t have control over if the keys are duplicated.