Locked Out of Your Apartment? What to Do and How to Prevent it

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What to do if you're locked out of your apartment If you find yourself locked out of your apartment, there are a bunch of different ways you can get yourself back in. A lot will depend on whether you have a basement, first-floor apartment, or outdoor-entry apartment or if you live in an indoor, higher-floor unit, or secured-entry apartment building. "If you don't find any openings, call your property management and see if they have an extra key to let you in. If your property manager can't help you, call your local locksmith and ask for a price upfront. They should be able to give you a hard quote or at least an accurate price range." Using the resources in your apartment complex is often the simplest and quickest way to get your apartment unlocked. Your apartment building will charge you to unlock your apartment, usually a fee of less than $100. Or, if it is your first time being locked out of your apartment, they may not charge you at all. Boston, MA, based locksmiths, Prostar Locksmith Team reiterates, "If your apartment is on the ground floor, check for another safe and accessible entrance into your unit that may be unlocked, such as a window or patio door. If there are no other entries, call your landlord or property management company. Landlords will typically unlock your door with an extra key or master key as a courtesy if it's during business hours." When looking for another way into your apartment, be aware that people may think you're trying to break in, particularly if your neighbors don't know you very well. 3) Contact your roommate Another way to get into your apartment is to call your roommate, partner, pet sitter, or someone else who has a key to your apartment. If you live in a secured-entry apartment where your "Front door" faces a secured indoor hallway, you'll also need to find a way to get into your building, not just your apartment.