Baylor Move-Out Rekey Checklist
Leaving your Baylor-area apartment or house at the end of the lease? A few lock-related steps make move-out smoother and protect your deposit.
Before You Turn In Your Keys
Whether you’re a renter or the landlord, these steps cover the lock side of move-out.
Count Every Key Copy
Track down all copies you or roommates made during the lease, including any given to friends for pet-sitting or deliveries.
Check Your Lease Terms
Some leases require returning a specific number of keys or charge a fee for unreturned copies — know what you signed.
Confirm Who Rekeys After You
Most landlords rekey between tenants, but it’s worth confirming so you’re not assuming a security step happened that didn’t.
Photograph Locks at Walkthrough
A quick photo of exterior locks at your move-out walkthrough protects you if there’s ever a dispute about condition.
If You’re the Landlord or Property Manager
Between every Baylor-area lease, this is the standard we’d recommend.
Why This Matters More Near Campus
Student housing turns over faster and more often than typical rentals.
More Roommates, More Keys
Shared student housing tends to have more copies in circulation than a typical single-family rental.
Predictable Turnover Season
Because turnover clusters around the academic calendar, we can often batch-schedule rekeys efficiently.
Fast, Simple Fix
A rekey is quick and affordable — there’s little reason to skip it between tenants.
Move-Out Rekey FAQs
Questions from both renters and landlords near campus.
Who pays for a rekey between tenants?
That depends on the lease and local rules, but it’s typically a landlord or property manager expense as part of standard turnover.
Can you handle multiple units at once around move-out season?
Yes, we regularly batch-schedule rekeys for landlords and property managers during peak turnover periods.
As a student, should I ask my landlord if the unit was rekeyed before I moved in?
It’s a reasonable question to ask, and a landlord who takes security seriously should have a clear answer.
How far in advance should I book a move-out rekey?
As early as possible during peak season (late July/August), since that’s when demand is highest around Baylor.
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