Can a landlord change the locks in Ontario?
The short answer is no — not on an occupied unit, not for unpaid rent, and not by asking a locksmith to do it. Here is what the Residential Tenancies Act actually says.
LAK Locksmith Team3 min read
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Plain answers from the people who open doors for a living — what a lockout actually involves, what a car key costs to replace and why, and how to tell a real locksmith from a listing.
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Rekey or replace? How to decide after you move in
The previous owners' keys are still out there somewhere. Here is when changing the pins is enough, and when the hardware itself has to go.
LAK Locksmith Team4 min read
Moving day: the lock checklist nobody gives you
Ten things to do with the keys, the doors and the garage in the first week at a new address. Most of them are free.
LAK Locksmith Team3 min read
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