Door locks

[Helen2792]

How many of you still use regular keys to allow people in your abnb

[Emiel1]

@Helen2792 

I only use regular keys, for both exterior and interior doors.

.For me no need to change it.

[Helen2792]

Thank you thats what another man told me he did but I was worried they would walk off with the keys 

[M199]

@Helen2792 

We use a digital door lock keyed to the last 4 digits of the guests phobe number.  However, we have a regulsr key in a lockbox in case there is a problem with the digital.  Covered both ways.

[Helen2792]

Can you tell me what lock you are using.  There are so many out there 

[Huma0]

@Helen2792 

Me. It might vary where depending on where you are located, but the locksmith told me that digital locks and key safes/lockboxes are highly likely to invalidate your home insurance here in the UK. Apparently, most of them have a strict criteria for which locks you use.

[Helen2792]

Oh ok Thank you 

[M199]

@Huma0 

Wow, really about the locks and insurance in the UK.  Thanks for that info.👍

[Huma0]

@M199 

I don't know if it's the case for all insurers or just some, but that's what the locksmith told me when I asked about installing a digital lock. He said that I needed a British Standard Lock.

I just did a quick search online and the info I found was that MOST insurers here require either a five lever mortice deadlock or a key operated multi-point locking system and would prefer it if you also have a night latch. Elsewhere I read a smart lock is apparently okay IF it is used in conjunction with a mortice deadlock.

So, it is a bit confusing and I guess it's best to just double check with your insurer. They usually have this kind of stuff in the fine print.

[M199]

@Huma0 

We do not have anything like that in Canada,  if Insurance Companies go that way, my husband is a licensed locksmith.😊

Thanks for enlightening us all.