Tenant Turnover? Rekey the Unit in One Stop.
Rekeying, master key systems, and code-based locks for Spokane landlords and property managers — so old tenants’ keys never come back to haunt you.
Every move-out leaves the same question: how many copies did the tenant make? Handing the next renter a unit that three previous tenants can still open is a liability you do not want — and in Washington, secure locks are part of a landlord’s obligations, including changing locks promptly when a tenant who has experienced domestic violence requests it. River City Locksmith works with landlords and property managers across Spokane and North Idaho to make turnover rekeys fast, predictable, and cheap enough to do every single time.
Or Skip Keys Entirely
The turnover problem disappears when there is no metal key to copy. A keypad or smart deadbolt lets you set a fresh code per tenant and delete it at move-out from the porch — no locksmith visit, no key tracking spreadsheet. For buildings, we design master key systems so your maintenance key opens every unit while each tenant’s key opens only their own door.
Managing multiple properties? Ask about facility rekeying — we schedule multi-unit sweeps so the whole building lands on a clean, documented key system.
Built for rental turnover
One vendor for every door in your portfolio — priced for the fact that you do this every year, not once.
Unit Rekeys Between Tenants
Fast, consistent rekeys on all major brands — the standard move-out line item. Rekey service details.
Master Key Systems
One key for you and your maintenance crew, individual keys per unit, full control over who opens what. Master keying details.
Keypads & Code Locks
Per-tenant codes you can change in seconds — ideal for units, common doors, and storage. Keypad options.
Multi-Unit & Facility Work
Whole-building rekeys and key-control documentation for apartment buildings and mixed-use properties. Facility rekeying.
How landlords work with us
1. Call or text the unit list. Address, number of doors, and your timeline — we quote turnover rekeys flat and fast.
2. We meet your schedule. Between-tenant windows are short; we slot rekeys so the unit is ready for the next lease signing.
3. Keys handed off clean. Fresh keys per unit — or per your master system — with old copies dead the moment we finish.
4. Repeat without friction. Once your properties are in our system, the next turnover is a text message, not a project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to change locks between tenants in Washington?
Rekeying between tenants is the industry standard for meeting a landlord’s duty to provide secure housing, and Washington law does require lock changes in specific situations — including promptly, at the tenant’s expense, when a tenant who has experienced domestic violence requests it. When in doubt, rekey at every turnover; it is inexpensive insurance against a very expensive claim.
Is rekeying cheaper than replacing locks?
Significantly. Rekeying reuses your existing hardware and simply makes old keys useless — which is why it works as an every-turnover line item. We flag hardware that is genuinely worn and worth replacing.
Can my maintenance key still open every unit after a rekey?
Yes — that is exactly what a master key system is for. Each rekey keeps the unit inside your master system, so your access never breaks while tenants’ keys stay unique to their doors.
Do you handle properties in Idaho too?
Yes — Spokane, Spokane Valley, and North Idaho including Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. See our Idaho service area.
Make turnover rekeys a text message.
One locksmith for your whole portfolio — units, masters, keypads, and clean key control.
River City Locksmith · 59 E Queen Ave, Suite 210, Spokane, WA 99207 · Serving Spokane, Spokane Valley & North Idaho