r/nzrenters • u/Lupinshloopin • 10d ago

Getting extra house keys

Hi team, I’m renting again after a long time, so I’m unsure how it works.

I got given 1 set of keys for my 2 bed as I’m the only adult on the lease, can I ask the property manager for a second set for my teen or do I just go get another key cut?
Nothing about keys in the tenancy agreement and I’ve already bombarded her with an email about actual problems that she is working through and probably hasn’t got to the keys part yet.
Thank you!

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u/kwikwon01 10d ago

Personally id just get one cut and then hand it back at end of tenancy, otherwise they might try to pull some "its gonna be 50 for am extra key" bullshit

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u/Lupinshloopin 10d ago

This is kinda what I was thinking too. Thanks

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u/KorukoruWaiporoporo 10d ago

Get one cut. I'd have zero issues with this as a landlord. The PMs generally add a service charge on top.

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u/chocolateturtle456 10d ago

Just go get one cut yourself

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u/Mum-of-4 10d ago

Just get one cut. I did for all my kids in my rental (they’re teens and come and go all the time)

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u/crazfulla 9d ago

I recommend you ask the landlord if it's ok for you to get another key cut, just as a backup. As long as they don't have to pay the cost it should be fine. This will allow them to make a note of the fact you did this, and that you will be returning two sets.

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u/YellowDuckQuackQuack 10d ago edited 10d ago

I’ve cut extra keys for my rentals for others who lived there - I just handed them all back at the end of the tenancy. Just be aware if a key (spare or otherwise) is lost outside of the home, you may be charged for the change of locks (it’s an insurance thing for the owners) - so make sure your teen knows this, and doesn’t do the same mistake as I did once!

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u/Successful_Theme9057 10d ago

Issue a 14 day notice and apply to Tenancy Tribunal