What is a rekey fee?
They could charge a rekey fee of what it costs to have a locksmith do the job. If the landlord has landlord locks that easily rekey they can choose a rekey fee close to $50 – $100 for their time. Whatever the rekey fee ends up being make sure it’s addressed in the lease or added as an addendum to the lease.
Can I charge tenant for changing locks?
Tenants can pay to change the locks if the tenancy agreement allows, but a new key must be handed to the landlord. The landlord is entitled to change the locks again, at the tenants expense, if these conditions are not met.
Can I change the locks without telling my landlord?
They can’t. There is no general right to change locks and exclude the landlord from the premises without *cause* (and even the ’cause’ is up for debate on whether it’s justifiable). Changing the locks without permission could mean the tenant is: Breaching the terms of the tenancy agreement.
How much does it cost for a landlord to rekey a house?
Rekey Fee for Tenants. A landlord could go about this in two ways. They could charge a rekey fee of what it costs to have a locksmith do the job. If the landlord has landlord locks that easily rekey they can choose a rekey fee close to $50 – $100 for their time.
Can a landlord force a tenant to change the locks?
Remember that landlords cannot change the locks on a tenant to force them to vacate the unit. They also cannot change the locks during the eviction process until the court issues a document returning the unit to them. Basically, anytime a tenant requests that the locks be changed, they should bear the cost.
Can a landlord hold a deposit if a tenant breaks a lease?
Sometimes tenants need to move out before their lease period expires. If this happens, you cannot automatically keep their deposit, even if they broke the terms of the lease. There must be actual damages incurred to your property to hold the deposit unless the tenant is behind on rent.
Can a landlord charge for nail holes left by a tenant?
If a tenant leaves behind a few small nail holes, this is considered to be normal wear-and-tear, so the landlord will not be able to charge for the patching of these holes.