What to do when it’s happening?

[Anonymous]

Yesterday I loose the keys of my house (both the enterance and the room keys) in the streets while walking around 11AM-noon, should I change the lock, the landlord told me he had no duplicate keys, is there’s a chance that I could still find them, and should I call a locksmith or sum?

[Oliverlogan263]

Here's what I would do:

Damn dude, that seriously sucks to lose your house keys. I know the feeling of panicking when that happens. A few things I would do:

- Retrace your steps as best you can from when you last remember having the keys. Search everywhere you walked carefully - they could be hiding in plain sight.

- Ask around to nearby businesses if anyone has turned in keys they found. Offer a small reward just in case.

- Give your landlord a call ASAP. Be honest about what happened and see if they have any spare keys or advice.

- Look into getting a locksmith out soon to change the locks, just as a precaution. Explain the urgency so they can fit you in quick.

- Consider notifying local pawn shops or hardware stores in case someone tries to illegally use your keys for copies. Send them a description.

- File a police report too so it's documented in case of any issues down the line.

Hopefully you find the keys! But getting new locks is the safest bet. This sucks man but at least you still have a place to live. Just be more careful going forward. It'll work out! Let me know if you need anything else.

[Asker]

Okok thanks bro!

[Oliverlogan263]

You’re welcome man

[Asker]

🔥🔥

[exitseven]

If you cannot find the keys you should change the lock. I might be possible for a locksmith to just change the cylinder.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[SweetJoyGirl]

Give it 24, then start panicking. After that, you can change the lock.

[SweetJoyGirl]

24 hours*

[Anonymous]

What landlord in the world doesn't have keys to a property he owns?

[Asker]

Ikr weird lol..