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RallyX26 t1_iyd97la wrote

Reply to comment by IrishJesusDude in LPT: If you live in an apartment, don't just change your locks. Find a locksmith that can sell you a "key control" lockset. This means that only authorized people can make copies. Apartments will make multiple copies of your keys if they can. by [deleted]

Some people don't have a choice of where they can live, and sometimes management changes during your contract period. Control what you can.

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Prometheus188 t1_iyda17w wrote

What makes you think you’re allowed to change these locks?

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RallyX26 t1_iydcdm3 wrote

What makes you think that you shouldn't read and abide by your lease. Obviously this is dependent on being able to do so.

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Illustrious-Quiet442 t1_iyda4jk wrote

I'd suggest that you check your lease- in many cases it is a violation to change the locks without consent from the landlord (and providing them a key). The main reason that landlords/property management companies require access is in case of a physical emergency- say a fire or flood, and if they cannot access the apartment it is very likely that YOU would be responsible for the damages to the apartment and building.

I'd also like to add....most property management companies have their own key-cutting machines, so realistically the "Do Not Duplicate" mark would not make one bit of difference.

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