Moved into a new home? Take care of the old keys
You got the keys, but not a list of everyone else who has a copy, so here's why rekeying belongs on your moving checklist
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When you buy or rent a home, you get keys, but you don't get a list of everyone else who has one: past owners, past tenants, contractors, a dog walker from years ago
Why it matters
Every copy of the old key still opens your door until the lock changes, and you can't collect copies you don't know about
Rekeying is usually enough
If the locks work well, rekeying sets them to a new key and makes every old copy useless, while the hardware stays on the door
If a lock is worn, or you want a different style, replacing it does the same job and gives you new hardware
Renting?
Many leases say tenants can't change or rekey locks without the landlord's OK, and landlords often need a copy of the new key, so ask first and get the answer in writing
Don't forget these doors
- Back and side doors
- The door from the garage into the house
- Basement and storage doors
Ready to rekey? Call (929) 756-1721
