A landlord in Stittsville managing anything from an older village-core rental to a newer subdivision property eventually runs into the same moment: a tenancy has ended, and now there's a real question of exactly who might still be able to walk through the door. Getting that answer right starts with understanding what's actually allowed here, legally.
What the Law Actually Says
Ontario doesn't permit a landlord to change locks as a way of removing a tenant or enforcing an eviction on their own. That authority belongs to the Landlord and Tenant Board, and the actual physical enforcement of an order — regaining possession of a unit — is done by the Sheriff, never by the landlord directly. Taking matters into your own hands here, sometimes called a self-help eviction, exposes a landlord to genuine legal risk.
What follows is about the step that comes once that's settled: the Sheriff has already enforced an order, or the tenant has left of their own accord and the unit is truly empty.
What Actually Happens During the Visit
A technician walks the property with you, checking every lock connected to the unit — front door, any secondary entrance, garage access if relevant. Existing hardware gets rekeyed so old keys stop working, and anything too worn to service properly gets replaced instead. You leave with new keys and a clear sense of exactly who has access from that point forward.
The Reason This Matters However the Tenancy Ended
It doesn't matter if things ended amicably or not — there's rarely a reliable way to know how many keys were cut, borrowed, or copied over the life of a tenancy. A rekey is the only way to actually close that gap.
The Kinds of Situations This Covers
A unit recovered after full Board and Sheriff enforcement. A tenant who gave notice and moved out on schedule. A property abandoned without any notice at all. Simple turnover between one tenant and the next.
What We Need From You First
Confirmation that the unit is legally vacant — that whatever process applied has genuinely concluded. This isn't a formality; it protects you as much as anyone else involved. If there's any doubt about your legal standing, a paralegal or the Landlord and Tenant Board can clarify that far better than we're able to.
Why Stittsville Landlords Choose Can-Lock Security
Mobile and family-run, we take care of the technical side of securing a property, once it's legally yours to secure.
Book a Post-Eviction Lock Change in Stittsville
Once your Stittsville rental unit is legally vacant, Can-Lock Security can help secure it properly. Reach out to schedule.
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