Re: Tenant keeps locking themselves out of apartment

Re: Tenant keeps locking themselves out of apartment by Anonymous on March 5, 2012 @21:06

Here's what I did. I put a Kwikset electronic deadbolt on the door and changed the door handle to a key-less one. You can use a key with the deadbolt but it also allows for keycoded entry. I have a master code and I have the tenant enter in a code for their use when they take possession.

The tenant doesn't get a key. The device is very reliable and sturdy. You still physically twist a knob to lock and unlock. The only motorized part just enables the knob to be twisted to unlock so the risk of malfunction is minimized. The battery lasts forever.

I installed it myself. It was quick and easy. The device was less than $100.

When they move out, I use my master code to reset the device.

No more dealing with keys. It's fantastic and makes my life easier.

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