Locksmith in Anaheim, CA 92804

ZIP code 92804 covers a big slice of west Anaheim, with lots of apartments, condos and rented houses. That makes tenant turnover the most common reason owners and property managers here call a locksmith.

Turnover between tenants

A departing tenant may hand back every key they were given and still have copies. Rekeying or changing the locks at each turnover is standard practice. It protects the owner and the next occupant.

Keep a record of which locks were changed and when.

Eviction lock changes

Once a lawful eviction has been completed, the owner or manager can book a lock change. The locksmith will ask for documents showing you have the right to authorise the work, so have them ready.

Upgrading rental hardware

Rental doors get heavy use. Ask about a sturdier deadbolt and a reinforced strike plate while the locksmith is there. The price list shows lock changes for basic locks starting at $25.00, plus the service call fee and hardware.

Paperwork landlords should keep

One line per unit: the date of every rekey or lock change and how many keys were issued. It settles deposit disputes and shows new tenants that old keys no longer work.

Common rental hardware upgrades

Lever handles that have worked loose, deadbolts that only throw halfway, strike plates held by two short screws. These are the usual findings on rental doors that have seen several tenants.

Fixing them at turnover, while the unit is empty, avoids a lockout call later and keeps the next tenant from reporting the same fault.

Keyed-alike and master options for small portfolios

Owners with several units sometimes want one master key that opens every unit while each tenant's key opens only their own door. Ask about this when you book a turnover rekey; it is easier to set up while locks are already being worked on.

Questions landlords ask at turnover

Rekey or replace? Rekey when the hardware is sound. Replace when a lock is worn, damaged or a lower grade than you want on a rental door. Either way, ask for both prices on the phone so you can decide before anyone arrives.