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Locks and Keys - What Every Tenant and Landlord Should Know

By Eva Judge

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Published: 25Nov2010
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Securing Rental Property

When a rental property has to be secured, proper procedures with keys and locks are critical. There are legal requirements for their use, which determines the responsibilities for both the landlord and the tenant. Each party should know the rules so that obligations are met and problems are avoided. These rules include instructions on who has to be provided with keys and how to handle the changing out of locks. By keeping to these rules, landlords and tenants can smoothly ensure the safety of those living in the rental property.

How Locks are Handled -

According to the guidelines, part of property management requires the appropriate handling of rental property locks and keys on behalf of the property owner. The landlord of the property has to provide a safe dwelling, and must provide working locks to secure the premises. Tenants must be given a key to each door that has a lock and to any lock boxes that may be present in the dwelling. If there is more than one tenant, then each person must be given a key to the front door. The landlord is under no obligation to provide a double set of keys for all locks.

The landlord must also provide keys to any building entrance doors or gates that come onto the property. This ensures that all tenants can access their rental unit or home. If a tenant feels that another lock is needed to secure the property, he or she can request it. When locks need to be changed, the landlord and the tenants must both agree to do so. If new ones are installed, then new keys must be provided. If one party doesn't want new ones installed, they must provide a reasonable explanation. These rules help real estate property management to be operated securely and smoothly at all times. .

Knowing Your Responsibilities -

Landlords and tenants can gain knowledge about these regulations by checking with their local real estate agent. Property managers can also advise clients as to the law and their specific responsibilities. Without this knowledge, disputes and problems can arise when parties don't know the boundaries that they can work within. Tenants also should inform their landlord if locks are not functioning properly. This way they can be replaced and new keys issued. If a dispute among tenants arises and one party wants locks changed, a tribunal may have to make a decision regarding the switch to settle the issue.

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