Between Kanata's mix of townhouse rentals, condo units, and single-family homes leased out to tenants, a lot of landlords in the area eventually face the same question: now that a tenancy has ended, how do I make sure I actually control who can get in? The answer is usually a straightforward rekey, done once the unit is legally back in your hands.
Something Worth Understanding Before Anything Else
Landlords in Ontario cannot legally change locks to remove a tenant themselves. The process for ending a tenancy runs through the Landlord and Tenant Board, and physical enforcement of an eviction order is carried out by the Sheriff, not by a property owner or a locksmith. Changing locks while a tenant still has a legal right to occupy the unit is a serious step to avoid.
This page describes the service that applies once that's no longer a concern — after the Sheriff has enforced an order, or after a tenant has genuinely moved out on their own.
What We Actually Do
Once a unit is confirmed legally vacant, we assess every lock tied to the property — main entry, secondary doors, garage access if applicable — and rekey or replace hardware as needed. You're left with fresh keys and no lingering question about who else might have a copy.
Why This Is Worth Doing Every Time
Tenancies, however long or short, tend to result in more keys in circulation than a landlord can account for — copies for a partner, a roommate, a friend helping with moving. A rekey resets that count cleanly.
Situations This Typically Covers
A unit recovered through completed Board and Sheriff process. A tenant who left voluntarily at the end of a lease. A unit that was abandoned without formal notice. Routine turnover between tenants.
What We Ask Before Starting
Confirmation that the unit is legally vacant, meaning any required legal process has actually concluded. We're not in a position to give legal advice on your specific situation — a paralegal or the Landlord and Tenant Board is the right resource for that.
Why Kanata Landlords Choose Can-Lock Security
Mobile and family-owned, we handle the technical side of securing a rental property properly once it's legally yours to secure.
Book a Post-Eviction Lock Change in Kanata
Once your Kanata rental unit is legally vacant, Can-Lock Security can help secure it. Reach out to schedule.
Related pages: Residential Lock Replacement | Emergency Lockout Service Kanata | Kanata Residential Lock Rekeying | Residential Locksmith Services
