Note that this was just a settlement, not a 'won' case.
As per me, I'll stand with the smart locks. They're better for everyone.
For landlords:
- change locks by adding/removing users & passcodes
- tenant forgets their code in the middle of the night? Remind them of the code
For tenants:
- No more lost keys; just remember a simple number or use your phone
Some of the anti-lock tech arguments here are just silly.
Landlords aren't going to use an electronic lock to harass you anymore than they'll use a regular lock. They'll have access either way.
But a landlord can use an electronic lock that's hard to open for the elderly, you say!
That's NOTHING compared to having a heavy deadbolt that doesn't fit quite right and requires excess amounts of force.
As per me, I'll stand with the smart locks. They're better for everyone.
For landlords:
- change locks by adding/removing users & passcodes
- tenant forgets their code in the middle of the night? Remind them of the code
For tenants:
- No more lost keys; just remember a simple number or use your phone
Some of the anti-lock tech arguments here are just silly.
Landlords aren't going to use an electronic lock to harass you anymore than they'll use a regular lock. They'll have access either way.
But a landlord can use an electronic lock that's hard to open for the elderly, you say! That's NOTHING compared to having a heavy deadbolt that doesn't fit quite right and requires excess amounts of force.