WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE LOCKS?

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.

Are you the responsible party? 

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.

What about temptation and cash under the table?

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.

Residential lock changes

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.

Commercial lock changes

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.

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