Broward County, FL
Locksmith for Property Managers and Landlords — Turnover Rekeys, Lock Changes and Rental Keypads
Rekeys between tenants, new locks, keypads for short-term rentals and lockouts when a tenant calls you instead of us. Joe covers Palm Beach and Broward County, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days, and sends you a photo when the job is done.
What Landlords and Managers Call Us For
Rental property has one lock problem that owner-occupied homes do not: the people holding keys change every year or two. These are the jobs we do most for landlords and managers in South Florida:
A tenant moved out
Keys handed back prove nothing about copies. A rekey between tenants retires every old key and is the cheapest protection a landlord can buy. Our landlord rekeying guide explains the practice in Florida.
A tenant is locked out
They call you, you call us. We open the door without damage and check ID or confirm with you before letting anyone in.
You just bought the building
The seller, their handyman, their old tenants and their agent may all hold keys. Rekey everything before the first new lease starts.
A lock failed mid-lease
A deadbolt that will not throw or a handle that came off needs fixing quickly. We repair where we can and replace only when the lock is finished.
A short-term rental needs codes
Handing keys to guests does not scale. A keypad lock gives each guest a code that you delete afterwards.
Keys for many units are a mess
Twenty loose keys on a ring with faded labels. A master key system lets one key open every unit you manage while each tenant’s key opens only theirs.
What We Do for Rental Property
Turnover rekeying
Front, back and garage doors on a new key, keyed alike so the tenant carries one. See rekeying.
Lock changes and upgrades
Worn builder-grade hardware replaced with something that survives tenants and salt air. See lock changes.
Keypad and smart locks
Fitted and programmed, with an owner code you keep and guest or tenant codes you control. See keypad and smart locks.
Master keying a portfolio
One manager key across units, planned so it can grow as you add doors. See master key systems.
Mailbox locks
Tenants lose mailbox keys constantly. We replace the lock and hand over new keys. See mailbox locks.
Lockouts and lock repairs
Homes, condos and apartments opened without drilling wherever possible, and sticking or loose locks put right.
Rekey, Replace or Go Keyless?
Three options at every turnover. Which one is right depends on the condition of the hardware and how often the unit changes hands.
Rekey
The lock is sound and you only need old keys retired. This is the right answer for most turnovers, and the least expensive.
Replace
The lock is corroded, loose or has been forced, or it is thin hardware that will not last another tenancy. Replace it once and stop paying for repeat visits.
Go keyless
For short-term rentals and units that turn over several times a year, a keypad pays for itself by removing the rekey from every changeover.
One thing worth knowing: keep one key system across your units. Mixed brands and keyways mean every turnover is a different job. Standardising the hardware as locks wear out makes each future rekey faster and cheaper.
Before You Call
- Send the address and unit number by text. Add a gate code or the office contact if the community checks visitors in.
- Say how many doors and whether they should share a key. Front, back, garage side door, storage closet.
- Tell us who will be there. You, the tenant, or nobody with a lockbox. We work with whichever is easiest.
- Check the lease and the association rules. Some communities control exterior hardware, and Florida law has rules on access to a tenant’s unit that are the landlord’s to follow.
- Ask for several units in one visit. Grouping turnovers on the same day costs less per door.
We do not publish prices because every building is different, and the hardware drives most of the cost. You get a specific, itemised quote by phone or on site, free, before any work starts, and the number you agree to is the number on the invoice. Everything we install carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Related Services
We also work with HOAs and condo associations, offices and medical practices, restaurants and bars, retail stores and warehouses across Palm Beach and Broward County.
What customers say
"I was out of town when my Airbnb guest called me to say that my lock on my sliding door was broken so I called PBC Lock and my door was fixed the same day for a very reasonable price."
"He gave me an upfront cost. Did not try to upsell me on anything. Came out and re-keyed the front and back doors as requested."
"Had pricing ready and up front. Used the cylinder from 1 lock to match 4 others and conducted a thorough inspection to make sure all locks were functioning and doors closed smoothly."
A few of our 270+ five-star reviews — Thumbtack · Google · Yelp
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I rekey between every tenant?
Yes. There is no way to know how many copies of a key were made during a tenancy, and a rekey is quick and inexpensive compared with the cost of a break-in with no forced entry. Most careful landlords treat it as a standard turnover step, like cleaning and painting.
Can you rekey a rental the same day a tenant moves out?
Usually. Rekeying a house or apartment is often a same-day appointment during our 9 AM to 7 PM hours, seven days a week. If you know the move-out date ahead of time, book it and the unit is ready for the next tenant that evening.
Will you let a locked-out tenant in?
Yes, once we have confirmed they live there. We check a photo ID against the address, or confirm with you as the landlord or manager by phone. We do not open a rental for someone who cannot show they belong there.
Can one key open all the units I manage?
Yes. A master key system gives you one key that opens every unit while each tenant’s key opens only their own door. It has to be planned before any key is cut, so tell us how many units you have now and how many you expect to add.
What is the best lock for an Airbnb or vacation rental?
A keypad lock with metal internals and a key override. You give each guest their own code and delete it after checkout, with no key handoff. Avoid the cheapest models. Coastal humidity ruins them quickly, and a failed lock at check-in costs you a review.
Do you work with property management companies?
Yes. Many of our rental jobs come through managers. Tell us the billing name and any work order number, and we send a photo of the finished job with the invoice.
Can you remove the previous tenant’s codes from a smart lock?
Yes. We reset the lock, clear every stored code and program fresh ones. If the master code has been lost, most residential keypad and smart locks can still be reset on site.
What areas do you cover for rental property?
All of Palm Beach County and Broward County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
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Serving Palm Beach & Broward County
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