The process of eviction lockout can be a challenging experience for both the tenant and landlord. As tensions and feelings run on extremes, it will be easier and indispensable to have a neutral professional present to handle the more mundane tasks.
Calling an eviction Dubai locksmith would not only be required by law enforcement, but it would also be a lesser burden for you, either as a tenant or landlord. To better understand how the procedure for all of this works, it is better to start off discussing what exactly does an eviction locksmith does.
WHAT DOES AN EVICTION LOCKSMITH DO?
Mainly hired by landlords and on other occasions by the tenants, eviction locksmiths are generally tasked to re-establish access and key control for a property once a tenant has vacated the premises. In other scenarios, an eviction locksmith can be asked just to be present while some law enforcement personnel is performing any sort of eviction lockout.
Such locksmiths might even be legally asked to unlock and open the front door if a landlord’s keys are no longer accessible. Possibly further on, the hired locksmith will be asked to provide rekeying or door lock change services to prevent the evicted tenant from illegally re-entering the premises.
If you are reading this with the intent of hiring an eviction locksmith, you most likely have some idea of the services you need. But let’s say you are here for the sake of wanting to learn more; in that case, we would like to inform you there may be more options and services available that you were probably not aware of previously.
In the following sections, we will discuss the most prominent eviction locksmith services in a way that should help you determine whether or not you require such services.
#1 PROPERTY ACCESS
In the scenario where law enforcement is carrying out the court-approved removal of a tenant, an eviction locksmith is tasked to assist with opening any doors the landlord does not have a key for. A house lockout service provided by trained locksmith professionals, such as Locksmith Dubai, is essential to have on hand during an eviction. To evict tenants and change locks, a landlord must have access to the property. But in the case when the law is involved, it is essential that you do not need to break into the property. But even in the situation, a lock is jammed or broken; the landlord will still need a way to open the door.
#2 DOOR LOCK CHANGE
Even under the best of circumstances, after an eviction lockout, you are still viable to change locks. When a tenant moves out, it is imperative that the locks must be changed. It is not only important to change the locks of the front door but also to change the locks of any keyed doors and accesses to the entirety of the property.
For instance, patio door lock changes are often ignored because it is not as simple as changing a deadbolt or an entire doorknob. There is also another example of a ‘garage door lockout’ where one can realize how easy it is to open a locked garage. All-in-all, changes to all the locks of any and all doors that have access to the property must not be overlooked.
#3 REKEYING LOCK CHANGES
Although you fully understand by now how important it is that all locks must be changed, let us discuss a possible way to do this without fully replacing all the hardware. If you rekey the locks, only the key that opens the lock is changed without getting a new lock altogether. Understandably, since it is a much more convenient and minor change, the cost to rekey a lock is lower than the price of installing a new lock entirely. The existing lock is deconstructed, and the internals is replaced with corresponding to the design of a new key.
#4 MAILBOX LOCK CHANGES
Over the past decade and so, mail and package theft have risen dramatically. While changing the locks to all the property is considered the highest priority in these scenarios, one must not forget to change the locks of their mailbox or any other keyed lock where certain deliveries and packages are to receive.
In some scenarios, former tenants have been noted to have come back and checked if their key still works on their old mailboxes. Unfortunately, this puts a lot of risk for the new tenants or owners who might currently usethe boxes for their own packages.
It is obvious one would not want to expose your new renter to any undue risks, especially if the former tenants have a history of being especially problematic. However, with services provided by Dubai Locksmith, you can perform a home security assessment to determine your property’s level of security and risk when it comes to mail theft.
#5 PADLOCK REMOVAL & CHANGES
In certain properties, a property owner may encounter padlocks in several regions of the property, especially common during an eviction lockout. Unfortunately, the previous uninterested tenants may have left you wondering how to deal with broken padlocks due to the lack of professional courtesy. In any case, if a padlock will not open, it is possible you might need to remove it through less-than-subtle means.
Removing broken padlocks might require bolt cutters or angle grinders. If you do not own the proper tools or the essential experience/knowledge to use such tools, then be sure to contact Locksmith Dubai to assist you in this matter. And in many cases, with the law involved, only a professional locksmith might have permission to remove the padlock.
FINAL THOUGHTS!
Working through the procedures of an eviction lockout is a stressful ordeal to manage, but it is also one of those ‘moving on’ changes that require door lock changes too. It is your responsibility and accountability to prioritize the security of your property and the security of your tenants. It is always recommended to look for the best Locksmith Dubai who takes great pride in their services.