Scarborough's rental stock ranges from original bungalows with secondary basement suites to newer townhouse rentals, and landlords across that spectrum eventually face the same practical question: once a tenancy has ended, who else might still have a working key?
The Legal Process, Explained Plainly
Ontario law doesn't give a landlord the authority to change locks as a way of removing a tenant. That belongs to the Landlord and Tenant Board, and physical enforcement of an eviction order is carried out only by the Sheriff's office. A landlord attempting this independently — a self-help eviction — takes on real legal risk.
What follows applies once that process has actually concluded, whether through Sheriff enforcement or a tenant voluntarily vacating.
What the Visit Involves
Every entry point tied to the unit gets checked, including any secondary basement suite entrance. Existing locks are rekeyed so old keys stop working. Hardware too worn to service gets replaced. You leave with fresh, documented keys.
Why Older Rental Properties Need This Just as Much
A bungalow with a long rental history sometimes has more keys in circulation than a newer property, simply from years of turnover. A rekey resets that regardless of how long the property's been a rental.
Common Scenarios
A unit recovered through completed Board and Sheriff process. A tenant who left as scheduled at lease end. A basement suite abandoned without notice. Standard turnover between tenants.
Before We Schedule Anything
We need confirmation the unit is legally vacant before any work begins. For questions about your specific legal situation, a paralegal or the Landlord and Tenant Board is the right resource, not us.
Why Scarborough Landlords Choose Can-Lock Security
Mobile and family-owned, familiar with the area's mix of older rental properties and newer developments.
Book a Post-Eviction Lock Change in Scarborough
Once your Scarborough rental unit is legally vacant, Can-Lock Security can help secure it properly. Reach out to schedule.
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