Every long term rental property manager knows the woes of the tasks involved when a tenant moves out – carpet removal, wall repair, and of course, re-keying the locks. With a traditional pin & tumbler lock the re-key process can be tedious and frustrating. Plus, it can be time-consuming, taking up to 15 minutes per lock! At Kwikset, we’ve designed a number of products, from mechanical locks to electronic locks, to help property managers save some time when it comes to managing the security of their properties.

SmartCode 955 Commercial Grade Lever

The SmartCode 955 Commercial Grade Lever is a perfect option to increase security, convenience, and save time at your property. With 3 distinct locking modes, property managers can choose the most fitting application for their properties. The 955 Lever is a great solution for utility rooms, restrooms, storage closets, and office spaces.

  • Auto Lock – the lever stays locked after every entry and exit. A key or code is required for entry each time. Ideal for side doors, back doors, or storage locations.
  • Passage – The lock remains unlocked, ideal for internal office spaces that allow access at any time.
  • Disable Passage – Auto-locks every time, so a key or code is always required. This is perfect for restrooms or utility closets.

Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt

Key Control Deadbolt

The Key Control Deadbolt is our alternative to time-consuming master keying, offering one key control for multi-family housing. Key Control Deadbolt features a unique two-cylinder design, one for the property manager and one for the tenant, both of which can be easily rekeyed using our SmartKey Security technology. Our Key Control Deadbolt allows you to:

  • Re-key your master or tenant cylinder in seconds
  • Maintain key control throughout employee and tenant turnover
  • Re-key the lock without removing it from the door
  • Save time and money by re-keying yourself

 

Smartkey Security

SmartKey Security

SmartKey Security is the patented technology that provides both best in class security and re-key convenience. SmartKey Security protects against common break-in methods, like lockpicking and lock bumping. These security innovations will help keep your tenants, and your property, safe and secure. Plus, the re-key technology allows you as a property manager to quickly and easily re-key the lock after tenant turnover. It takes just 3 easy steps and can be completed in under a minute.

SmartKey Reset Cradle

Many property managers like to keep a number of lock cylinders ready to swap out after a tenant moves from the property. While this isn’t necessary with our SmartKey Security cylinders, we understand the convenience of having backup cylinders at your disposal. The SmartKey Reset Cradle allows you to quickly and easily re-key any SmartKey Security cylinders that aren’t installed in a door. This tool also allows you to reset a SmartKey Security cylinder in the event of lost and missing keys, which we know happens all too often in a rental environment.

These are just a few tips from Kwikset on how to quickly and easily manage access to your rental properties. We’d love to hear tips from you too! How do you efficiently manage your properties? Let us know in the comments below.