Which costs less in 90002, a rekey or new locks?

Usually rekeying is the lower-cost route, since the hardware stays on the door. Worn or broken locks are better replaced, and we quote that first.

Which documents should I have ready for a job in 90002?

Photo ID plus a document tying you to the property, for example a deed, a management agreement or the eviction paperwork.

Do you open locked doors for tenants in 90002?

We do, once we have confirmed the resident, such as with ID that shows the address or a copy of the lease.

Eviction Lock Change & Locksmith 90002 Watts

Locksmith for landlords and residents in 90002

Property owners in Watts (90002) use Advantage Lock And Key to secure units and buildings quickly after a change of occupant. We work from our dispatch location in 90066 and drive to you, so there is no shop to visit. Most visits cover several doors at once, so it pays to plan the whole property in one call.

About this part of Los Angeles

Many properties are older single-family houses and duplexes where original door hardware is often due for an upgrade. Consider keying all exterior doors alike so the new tenant carries one key instead of several.

How we help in 90002

Lock replacement: Swapping damaged or outdated hardware for sturdier locks.
Master key systems: Key hierarchies for multi-unit buildings and offices.
Key cutting and duplication: Duplicates for tenants, family members or staff.
Broken key extraction: Removing snapped keys without forcing the lock.
Car lockouts and keys: Car key cutting and fob programming for many makes.
Rekeying: Changing the pins so old keys stop working without replacing the lock.

Changing locks after an eviction

Changing locks on an occupied unit without a completed legal process can create serious problems for a landlord. We schedule eviction lock changes to follow the Sheriff lockout, so the timing is clean.

We can key every new lock alike, so the owner or the next tenant carries a single key for the whole unit. New keys are cut on site and tested in each lock before we hand them over.

Any legal questions about the eviction itself are best answered by a qualified attorney before the lockout date. You can also learn about rekeying and eviction lock changes on their own pages.

A short checklist for owners

Decide in advance how many new keys you need for owners, managers and the next tenant.
If the unit has a smart lock, reset the codes and remove old user profiles along with the physical keys.

Other zip codes close by

The full list is on our service areas page.

Locksmith and Eviction Lock Changes in 90002