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Do apartments give you spare keys?

Leia Doyle

Do apartments give you spare keys?

When you move into a new apartment, one of the first things you need to take stock of are your keys. Although some lease contracts may explicitly state that copies of keys cannot be made, it is typically well within your legal right to make a duplicate key for your apartment.

What to do if you left your keys in your apartment?

Have you tried:

  1. Calling the leasing office. Your leasing office representatives definitely have an extra copy of the key to your apartment (some might say…
  2. Contacting a locksmith.
  3. Finding alternative ways to get in.
  4. Keep a spare key.
  5. Give someone you trust an extra key.
  6. Consider keyless entry.

How can I hide a key outside my apartment?

Here are some clever spots outside your apartment where you can hide your key inconspicuously but also within reach for when you’re in a bind.

  1. Behind the Knocker.
  2. Windchimes.
  3. Temperature Patrol.
  4. Behind a Fake Socket.
  5. Under a Rock or Brick.
  6. In Your Car.
  7. At a Neighbor’s Place.
  8. With the Apartment Manager.

Can Medeco keys be duplicated?

Only Medeco authorized locksmiths are equipped to duplicate Medeco keys, and they record and verify every transaction. Each key cut is held on file at both the Locksmith and Medeco. There are varying levels of security, there are even keys that can only be cut at the factory.

Can a Medeco key be copied?

Only Medeco authorized locksmiths are equipped to duplicate Medeco keys, and they record and verify every transaction. Each key cut is held on file at both the Locksmith and Medeco. It’s a 2 part authentication process to ensure the security of the key duplication process.

Can I change locks on my apartment?

Can You Change The Locks On An Apartment? You are permitted to change the locks on an apartment that you own at any time, even while occupied by a tenant, as long as they are provided with a new key immediately. As mentioned above, you cannot change the locks on an apartment with the intention of locking a tenant out.

Where should I keep my spare apartment key?

Keep The Key In Your Car. Most apartments have basement parking for their tenants’ use. A car is one of the safe places to hide your key. If you always park your car in the apartment’s basement areas, then ensure to keep your spare key inside it so that no one else can find it.