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Who do you call when you want the locks changed out? Your locksmith; of course! That much is a given, but have you ever wondered what gives the lock technician the right to alter a lock so much that it needs new keys? Think about it. If someone disliked you enough to pay someone to change your home locks, would that be appropriate? Of course not! It’s not only improper, it’s highly illegal and doing something like this would land you behind bars and your locksmith, too. That brings up the little thought of question; just who is authorized to change locks, anyway? Our Mansfield Locksmith staff offers these clues and tips to help you in the event that you need lock rekeys or change outs in the future.
If anyone ordering a lock change could get it done for a few dollars and with no authorization, there would not be any bank robberies or home burglaries. Crooks would simply have the locks changed at the destinations they want to rob and no one would be wiser. In reality, lock changes can only take place upon presenting proof of ownership to the hired locksmith. This rule applies to any location, be it home, auto or business. If you order a lock change, you must be able and ready to show proof of ownership or proper management credentials along with identity verification or your lock technician will not comply with your request.
You may be wondering about bribing locksmiths with extra cash for doing a rekey job without authorization. It’s bound to happen but this is one of the reasons that it is so very important to only deal with reputable locksmith shops that are licensed, bonded and insured. These authentic locksmiths are true professionals that have high standards and real ethics. They’ve gone to great lengths to build their businesses and local reputations and usually won’t risk fines, loss of reputation and jail time in exchange for a few dollars under the table.
If you own your home, you can legitimately order the locks changed, but you must show proof of ownership as well as proof of identity to your locksmith. You must also be present at the time of service. If you are renting your home, you cannot change the locks without prior permission from your landlord, property manager or owner. You may want to have the place rekeyed because doing so will give you a brand new set of keys that previous tenants did not have. Your landlord may agree to this but will almost always insist on you giving him or her one or more copies of that key. For details that apply to your particular situation, be sure to check your lease as it should be spelled out in complete detail there.
Pretty much the same rules that govern home lock changes apply to commercial locks, too. In order to legitimately have the businesses locks rekeyed or replaced, you need to be in the legitimate position to do so. This means that you need to be the owner or designated manager and show proof as such along with proper identification and written permission if you are not. There is such a vast variety of businesses, not only here in Mansfield, TX but everywhere in the country but the same rules apply whether the locksmith is dealing with a pizza shop or a hotel.
Once again, proper identification and proof of ownership or written authorization apply. Cars change hands all the time. They can be bought at auction, sold retail, purchased through a dealer or even online. If you need your auto locks rekeyed or changed out, or any major locksmith service like transponder key programming or ignition cylinder replacement, you’ll need to provide your lock professional with the required documentation and be present during the actual service work.
People are often confused between a rekey and a lock change. Aren’t they one and the same? Actually no; they are not. The term “have the locks changed” is used interchangeably between both tasks, but in reality, they are quite different.
When locks are rekeyed, the original lock is retained and only the lock interior is altered. Your lock professional will change the inside springs and pins so that only the newly issued keys will work. Speaking of new keys; this is the main benefit of having a rekey done; you get new keys and all of the older, used ones are now null and void. Rekeying is great for landlords who are trying to deal with tenants that didn’t turn their keys in, and also for homeowners that want a fresh start with their key distribution so that they never have to worry about previous tenants, landlords or contractors having an extra copy to their house.
Lock change outs and lock replacements are the same thing. Having one of these done also gives you access to new keys but it also requires that a new lock is put into place. Naturally, this service costs a little more than a simple rekey, as you are replacing the entire lock. Many times locks need to be replaced due to damage, wear, and age. Other times, the owner may wish to have a lock replaced in order to upgrade the lock to newer, better technology and obviously this can’t be done with a simple rekey. Lock damage can sometimes be fixed, but when it can’t, a new lock must be put into place.
Always use a fully insured, bonded and licensed locksmith to handle your lock change outs and rekeys. You can’t go wrong dealing with real professionals that offer 24-hour emergency service, affordable pricing and mobile service direct to your location. Feel free to call your lock professional with any questions about the legality and details of ordering lock service. They can point you in the right direction as to any documentation and authorization needed for the service you are requesting.
Mansfield, Texas locals speak very highly about our Mansfield locksmiths, and this is not something that our Mansfield locksmiths are ever willing to jeopardize.
Here, you will always get the results that you are looking for. You will always get effective security solutions that can fit within your budget. And when 24/7 emergency locksmith service is needed, you can trust that it is only a quick phone call away thanks to our experienced and dedicated technicians.