The most common situations that call for a rekey are straightforward: you have moved into a new home and cannot be certain how many copies of the key exist, you have ended a lease or rental agreement and want to ensure the previous tenant no longer has access, you have lost a key or had one stolen, or you have recently had contractors, cleaning crews, or service providers with key access to your property.

The situations that lead to the most valuable rekey work are often less obvious. If you are a landlord or property manager, rekeying between tenants is one of the most important security steps you can take — and one of the most commonly skipped. If you are a business owner with employee turnover, rekeying your commercial locks after a departure protects your property and your liability. Jim will tell you honestly whether a rekey is the right solution or whether replacement makes more sense.