Key fobs are essential for accessing residential and commercial spaces securely. However, situations may arise where deactivating a key fob becomes necessary. Here, we’ll explore when and how key fobs can be deactivated, ensuring the security of your property and peace of mind.
1. Lost Key Fob
If you’ve lost your key fob, it’s crucial to act swiftly. Inform your condo management immediately. They can remotely deactivate the lost fob to prevent unauthorized access, prioritizing your security.
2. Tenant Moves Out
When a tenant vacates your apartment, you might no longer require their key fob. Return the fob to your condo management, and they can deactivate it for you. It’s an efficient way to maintain control over access to your property.
3. Tenant Non-Payment and Eviction
It’s important to note that you cannot deactivate a tenant’s fob (or keys) solely due to non-payment of rent. To take this step, you’ll need a court-ordered eviction. This ensures a legal process is followed for deactivating access.
Regarding Fob Copies from MiniFob
MiniFob offers convenient fob copying services, allowing you to have spare key fobs. However, these copies cannot be remotely deactivated by your condo management. If you ever need to deactivate a fob you copied from us, simply return it to our store, and we’ll assist you in the deactivation process. Please keep in mind:
- Returns made within 30 days are eligible for a refund, but after that period, refunds are not guaranteed.
- Some fob copies can be reactivated for a small fee, but this is not guaranteed.
- If the original fob is deactivated by your building management, any copies made from it will also be deactivated.
Our Expertise and Services
At MiniFob, we specialize in key fob duplication and offer key cutting services, garage remote copies, and more. If you have questions or need assistance related to key access, feel free to reach out. We’re here to provide reliable solutions for your access needs.
Key fob management is an essential aspect of property security, and knowing when and how to deactivate them ensures a safe and secure living or working environment.
My key fob to the building i have my business in..and access to the mail room, is not working. What could be some reasons?
Hi Jim,
I’m sorry to hear that your key fob isn’t working. There could be a few reasons for this issue, such as a dead battery, interference from other devices, or damage to the fob itself.
To help you troubleshoot, I recommend checking out our article, “How to Fix Apartment Key Fob: Simple Guidance.” It offers some useful steps you can try to get it working again.
Best,
MiniFob
Tenant left took keys and fob. How do you resolve for security?
Hi Ennia,
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Since the tenant left with the keys and fob, I recommend contacting the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for guidance on how to proceed in this situation. They can provide the best advice regarding security and any necessary actions.
Best,
MiniFob