If you stop and look how many keys the average person carries, you would be surprised. Statistics say that most people carry anywhere between twelve to fifteen keys. You usually have two keys for your car, and if you have two cars that is an extra two keys. There will be anywhere from two to four keys for your house as well.
Not to mention, there are also keys for outside storage facilities like garages or sheds. And maybe you have a guest house as well, which means another two keys. Whether you notice it or not, you probably deal with several locks during your day. With all these keys on the same ring you run the risk of losing them all in one shot. Even if you have copies of some or most of these keys, it is still a good idea to have the number to a good locksmith.
Many locksmiths in Tulsa, Oklahoma have made the statement that if people were to change their locks periodically or whenever they move into a new house or apartment, many break-ins could be avoided completely. When moving into a new apartment or condominium, you want a landlord that is willing to pay for the cost of hiring a locksmith. By doing this, you are ensuring that no one else will have the key to your new home except for you and perhaps your landlord. You should always be requesting from your landlord the hiring of a locksmith to change current locks after the past tenant versus him/her changing the locks themselves to ensure your complete security as the new tenant.
If you cannot find a landlord that will spend the money for this, you may end up spending a couple hundred dollars or more on this endeavor yourself. However, this is an investment that will pay off. There have been many break-ins in Tulsa and other cities due to this one factor. Anyone who has worked for an apartment complex doing maintenance may have the key to your new apartment or a previous tenant may also have a key. Locksmiths all over the world advise people to change their locks in any situation like this.
