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Rental Property Locks And Keys

By Eva Judge

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Published: 01Aug2011
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When it comes to rental properties, there needs to be a clear understanding of who is responsible for certain things. If both the tenant and the property owner are aware of these and follow them through, the process of renting should run smoothly for both parties. Anyone would agree that locks and keys are a very important fixture on a rental property. They keep the tenants' belongings in the house, safe and away from destruction or theft. Moreover, the owner's investment property is also protected in some ways. Naturally, therefore, it would be important to be familiar with the process of fixing these should they become damaged or faulty.

There needs to be a good communication between the property management who is overseeing the rental of the property, the owner and the tenant. Where locks need to be changed then the change needs to be agreed upon by all parties. Where exemptions may be made is if there is urgent need to change the locks without waiting for approval. When locks are changed then all parties who require one must be given a key for the new lock. This however might not always be the case if one party agrees not to be given a key. When there is a risk of safety involved then the changing of locks should be taken seriously and acted upon as quickly as possible.

If a lock is broken due to negligence on the tenants' part, for example, if the tenant needs to bust the lock open to get inside the property, then the tenant is responsible for paying for a new lock or for repair. If the lock breaks due to age then the owner will be liable to pay for a replacement lock. If the lock is still intact but keys need to be replaced, then someone will have to pay for this. If they are lost or damaged through fault of the tenant, then the tenant will be required to replace the keys and cover the costs. If keys are old and worn and break due to wear and tear then the owner needs to cover the cost of having them replaced.

If you have any queries regarding locks and keys in rentals, talk to your property managers. Keeping valuables under lock and key is essential, thus repairs or replacements should be done as quickly as possible before anything undesirable happens.

Ray White http://www.propertymanagementbunbury.com.au/ Property management Bunbury offer professional advice on all your rental needs. Where locks and keys need replacing or repairs, discuss this with your property managers Bunbury.

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