Returning keys is part of getting your deposit back, but it's also about leaving the next tenant safe.
Return every copy
Hand back all keys, fobs, garage remotes and mailbox keys. If you made extra copies, return those too, or tell the landlord so they can plan a rekey.
Changed a lock while you lived there?
Many leases say you can't change locks without permission. If you did, give the landlord the new key or ask whether they want the original hardware back. A lock change back to the original is simple.
Smart locks
Remove your codes and app access from any smart lock or keypad lock before you go.
Moving into your next place?
Ask when the locks were last changed. If nobody knows, rekeying is cheap peace of mind. For a mailbox with no key, a mailbox lock swap fixes it.
From Choice City Locksmith, serving renters and landlords in Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley.
Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.