Uxbridge's mix of small-town rentals and rural properties on larger lots means the units we're asked to secure after a tenancy ends vary more than they would in a dense urban area — sometimes a single unit above a downtown shop, sometimes a farmhouse with a separate rental suite. Whatever the property looks like, the same legal groundwork has to be in place before we can touch a single lock.
The Legal Reality, Before Anything Else
A landlord in Ontario cannot legally change a rental unit's locks to remove a tenant or otherwise enforce an eviction independently. That authority belongs to the Landlord and Tenant Board alone, and physical enforcement — actually removing someone from a property — is carried out exclusively by the Sheriff's office. A landlord who changes locks while a tenant still has a legal right to occupy the space is taking on genuine legal exposure, regardless of how justified the situation feels.
This service applies only once that process has actually run its course: the Sheriff has enforced a Board order and the unit is confirmed vacant, or the tenant has left voluntarily and the landlord is legitimately back in control.
What We Actually Do
We assess every lock tied to the unit — the main door, any secondary entrance, and where relevant, a garage, workshop, or separate structure that was part of the tenancy. Hardware still in good working order gets rekeyed, resetting the pins so old keys no longer function while the physical lock itself stays exactly as it was. Anything genuinely damaged or worn out gets replaced, with a clear explanation of why. You leave with fresh, documented keys.
On Scheduling, Given the Distance
We're based in the Ottawa area, and this isn't a same-day trip. That said, a post-eviction lock change is never genuinely urgent in the way a lockout is — by definition, it only happens after the legal process has already concluded — so scheduling a visit in advance suits this kind of work naturally, and we're glad to serve Uxbridge on that basis.
Why This Matters Even for a Clean, Uneventful Move-Out
A tenant who left without any conflict at all can still leave behind more keys in circulation than a landlord realizes. A partner who moved in later, a roommate who came and went, a friend who helped with the move and kept a spare "just for the weekend" — none of it reflects poorly on anyone, but it does mean a rekey between tenancies is worth doing as standard practice rather than only after something goes wrong.
When Uxbridge Landlords Book This
After a completed Board and Sheriff process. After a tenant simply reaches lease end and moves out on schedule. After a tenant appears to have abandoned a unit without formally ending the tenancy. As part of routine turnover preparation for a new tenant.
Before We Can Start Any Work
We need confirmation that the unit is legally vacant, meaning the applicable process has genuinely concluded. This protects your position as a landlord as much as it protects the outgoing tenant's rights, and it's not something we're able to skip based on a verbal assurance. For questions about whether your specific situation has actually reached that point, a paralegal, lawyer, or the Landlord and Tenant Board directly is the right resource — we can't offer legal advice ourselves.
Why Uxbridge Landlords Choose Can-Lock Security
Mobile and family-owned, comfortable with both in-town units and rural rental properties. Pricing, including travel, is explained clearly before any appointment is confirmed.
Book a Post-Eviction Lock Change in Uxbridge
Once your rental unit is legally vacant, Can-Lock Security can help secure it properly. Reach out to schedule.
Related pages: Tenant Turnover Rekey | Residential Lock Replacement | Residential Locksmith Services | Master Key Systems
