Why, after losing your keys, it is important to solve not only the issue of opening the door, but also the issue of old keys

The client's name has been changed.

Let's call the client Semyon. He lost his set of keys and couldn't get home. The master restored access. The main problem seemed to be solved. But a second question arose:

“Does the lost key still open my door?”

And now this is a separate task. The material provided on lost keys explicitly distinguishes between restoring access and a situation where a lost key could potentially give another person access to property.

Opening the door does not invalidate a lost key

If, after an emergency opening, the same lock combination is left, the lost copy generally remains valid. Therefore, after restoring access, it is worth asking a second question: Do I need to terminate old keys?

When the risk is higher

Especially if the following were lost along with the keys:

• documents;
• address;
• wallet;
• tag with apartment number;
• bag with personal information.

In this case, it is easier to associate the key with a specific object.

Is it necessary to change the entire lock?

No. Depending on the design, different options are possible. For some cylinder systems, it is sufficient to replace the cylinder. In other systems the solution will be different.

Therefore, first determine the type of installed mechanism.

What if the key is lost far from home

This reduces some risks, but does not create an absolute guarantee. Here the owner himself determines the acceptable level of uncertainty. The technician can explain the technical options, but the decision to change access remains with the client.

Correct order of questions

After losing your keys, it is useful to solve sequentially: 1. how to get inside; 2. where the keys could have been left; 3. can they be associated with an address; 4. Should the old kit be terminated?

So the situation becomes much clearer.