Seeking to get key of rented apartment copied

newbie50 · 17-10-2016 09:46PM #1

I have a similar problem at the moment, need to get a key cut which I think is a security key but I don't have the code to allow a locksmith to cut it.

Does anyone know if there is any way to still have the key cut without the code, or any locksmiths who can do it?

Would be grateful for any info, thanks!

Baby01032012 · 17-10-2016 09:55PM

newbie50 wrote: »

I have a similar problem at the moment, need to get a key cut which I think is a security key but I don't have the code to allow a locksmith to cut it.

Does anyone know if there is any way to still have the key cut without the code, or any locksmiths who can do it?

Would be grateful for any info, thanks!

Youll need to find out the locksmith whos key it is....is there a name/company on the key? If so you could call the locksmith....If youre in apartment, management agent will be able to tell you, however this needs to go through the landlord if you are renting...management agent for the block (a lot of the time) will have to give permission via email to the locksmith to cut the key...so you will need to talk to agent/lanlord (if you are a tenant).

newbie50 · 17-10-2016 09:59PM

Thanks for your reply!

Unfortunately, I cannot get in touch with my landlord at the moment and don't actually know who the management company are, but really need a copy of the key as soon as possible, so was wondering whether anyone might know of any way to get a copy made/any locksmith who knows how to do this without the authorisation code or permission?

Thanks again.

athtrasna · 17-10-2016 10:45PM

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newbie50 · 18-10-2016 12:14AM

Hi all, having a problem at the moment that I would appreciate any help with! I lost my apartment key and need to get a new key cut. However, I think the key was a security key with an authorisation code- some locksmiths have said the code is necessary to get a copy of the key. Unfortunately, I do not have this code!

Does anyone know if there is any way to still have the key cut without the code, or any locksmiths who can do it without having the authorisation card?

Would be grateful for any info, thanks!

Gmaximum · 18-10-2016 06:50AM

newbie50 wrote:

Does anyone know if there is any way to still have the key cut without the code, or any locksmiths who can do it without having the authorisation card?

They can but they won't as the authorisation card is there to keep your keys secure.

Your best bet is to go back to the original locksmith who did the job and get it sorted through them

Mellor · 18-10-2016 07:01AM

The point of security keys is that they can't be cut by anyone who feels like it.

athtrasna · 18-10-2016 07:06AM

Threads merged

Baby01032012 · 18-10-2016 09:17AM

You will need permission from the landlord, Management agent will need it. Maybe ask caretaker or other residents who the management agent is if you cant get in touch with landlord...then talk to them...they might accept copy of lease and valid ID...so that they can then give authorisation to locksmith and send you to him....or they may only accept request from Landlord. Its your only option...no way around it.

Seeking to get key of rented apartment copied

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