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Phoenix Foreclosures
It’s been reported that the city of Phoenix is working actively to address the challenges posed by the foreclosure crisis. There are a bunch of resources to help people deal with foreclosure situations whether you are a homeowner, a concerned resident or a prospective homebuyer. Please go to ASAP Lock and Security Phoenix Locksmith page for a little more information.
ASAP Lock & Security is located in Mesa, AZ
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Builder Sub-Contractors Can Have the Key to your Business or Home
When a new home development is created in the Phoenix Valley, builders usually intall locks that are master-keyed. What does this mean? Master-keying is a for convenience. It makes it possible for many people to have one key to many locks. So in this example, it is possible that all the builders and all the sub-contractors and their employees (or un-documented employees) have keys that open ALL THE HOUSES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Even if salespeople tell you “Now that I’ve given you this specific key to your home, our keys won’t work anymore.” Don’t rely on this information. The lock they are referring to is called a “construction keyed lock” and when used properly, will prevent unauthorized access, but don not rely that the contractors have used the correct keys or there was not access to the keys that you were given.
Another point is that the “master pins” (the components in a lock that make the lock open to more than one key) can still be in some locks. Which can make your lock “sticky or difficult” to work, but more importantly, EASIER TO PICK OR BUMP.
Be safe. Call a reputable locksmith service company to re-key your new home or business so that YOU are, for sure, the only key-holder to your property. Call Phoenix Locksmith ASAP Lock & Security to help you.
WHO HAS YOUR KEY?
As soon as you buy a home, rent an apartment, or lease or buy commercial space, for safety, you or your landlord should re-key the premises. Re-keying means we can work with your exisiting locks. You do not have to buy new locks and it’s much more economical to rekey then buy new.
When you move in:
You don’t know the history of the previous tennants or landlords..and even if you did, who did they know? Who had the keys? Cleaning services? Pet Services? Ex-disgruntled Employees? WHO MADE A COPY?
Unfortunately, crime happens. CRIMINALS LOVE KEYS! Don’t make it easy for them. Call a professional, trusted locksmith company to help you re-key your locks so you don’t have any surprises. Be Safe.
Laura Cordovano, Owner/Locksmith, ASAP Lock & Security, LLC
GUIDELINES FOR KEY CONTROL
1. Use keys that TRULY cannot be duplicated. Keys marked DO NOT DUPLICATE are a deterrent, but not usually enough for peace of mind. Our High-security keys are highly specific. Restricted. Meaning they cannot be found anywhere commonplace (such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot etc), so employees cannot run all over town looking for a store to make a copy. Our keys are registered and keep you safe from having unwanted key duplication.
2. Require ex-employees to turn in all issued Hi-Security keys. If this does not happen, then it is time to re-key again. If they turn in their key, you are confident security has not been breached.
3. Consider installing access control locks that can be coded with a keypad or a key-card system in which entries and exits are audited, codes can be changed easily when a card is lost, etc. and you can do it yourself.
4. Do not have a master key for all doors. Individual offices and restricted work areas should always have separate keys. Master key systems are great for convenience, not great for security.
5. Have someone manage the key system for your business AND keep your spare keys in a locked cabinet.
6. Issue as few keys as possible. Issue them only for areas the employee is authorized to be in. Keep up-to-date records of keys issued to which employees. Ask your ASAP locksmith to engrave these for you.
1. Use keys that TRULY cannot be duplicated Keys marked DO NOT DUPLICATE are a deterrent, but not usually enough for peace of mind. Our High-security keys are highly specific and cannot be found anywhere commonplace (Ace Hardware, Home Depot etc), so employees cannot run all over town looking for a store to make a copy.
2. Require ex-employees to turn in all issued Hi-Security keys. If this does not happen, then it is time to re-key again. If they turn in their key, you are confident security has not been breached.
3. Consider installing access control locks that can be coded with a keypad or a key-card system in which entries and exits are audited, codes can be changed easily when a card is lost, etc. and you can do it yourself.
4. Do not have a master key for all doors. Individual offices and restricted work areas should always have separate keys. Master key systems are great for convenience, not great for security.
5. Have someone manage the key system for your business AND keep your spare keys in a locked cabinet.
Issue as few keys as possible. Issue them only for areas the employee is authorized to be in. Keep up-to-date records of keys issued to which employees. Ask your ASAP Lock & Security locksmith to custom engrave these for you.
Laura Cordovano, Owner/Locksmith, ASAP Lock & Security
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