{"id":21365,"date":"2025-12-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=21365"},"modified":"2025-12-05T10:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:57:29","slug":"locked-out-of-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/locked-out-of-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do\u00a0If\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0Locked\u00a0out\u00a0of Your\u00a0Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting locked out of your&nbsp;apartment&nbsp;or&nbsp;house&nbsp;is never&nbsp;fun. It can happen in a split second&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;you step out to grab the mail or take out the trash, and the door clicks shut behind you.&nbsp;Maybe you&nbsp;misplaced your keys,&nbsp;maybe the&nbsp;lock&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;working properly, or maybe you just had a hectic day and forgot them inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the reason,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;stressful.&nbsp;But&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;panic;&nbsp;you can take these safe and practical steps to get back inside and keep the situation from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide, brought to you by the moving experts at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae<\/a>, will&nbsp;help you walk&nbsp;through quick solutions,&nbsp;along with tips to prevent it from happening in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do When&nbsp;You\u2019re&nbsp;Locked&nbsp;out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check for Another Way&nbsp;in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making any phone calls, do a quick check around your&nbsp;place. Sometimes the easiest solution is right in front of you. Look for another entrance:&nbsp;maybe a&nbsp;back door, a patio door, or a ground-level window&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;unlocked. Just remember to be cautious. You&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;want to force entry or damage property, and&nbsp;you&nbsp;definitely want&nbsp;to avoid drawing attention from neighbors who might mistake you for a stranger breaking in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have roommates, check if they left a secondary door unlocked or left a key hidden in a designated spot. It sounds simple, but it can save you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your Landlord or Building Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;get in on your own, the next step is to reach out to your landlord or property manager. Most apartment complexes have a&nbsp;system in place&nbsp;for emergencies,&nbsp;whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;an app or a phone number you can call. Some landlords keep spare keys, while others can send&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-maintenance-tips\/\">maintenance<\/a>&nbsp;staff to help unlock your unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger complexes may even&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-inspection-checklist\/\">have 24\/7 security or on-call staff<\/a>&nbsp;who can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;at any&nbsp;time. The best part? This&nbsp;option&nbsp;usually&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;cost you anything extra, unlike calling a locksmith.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;always&nbsp;a good idea&nbsp;to keep your landlord or management office number saved in your phone for situations like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask Someone&nbsp;With&nbsp;a Spare Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your landlord&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;available right away, think about anyone else who might have access. Do you have a roommate&nbsp;who\u2019s&nbsp;still at work or in class? A family member who holds onto a spare?&nbsp;Maybe&nbsp;a&nbsp;trusted friend or neighbor you gave a copy to \u201cjust in case?\u201d&nbsp;This is often the quickest and most affordable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it means waiting a short while for them to arrive, it usually beats the cost and hassle of hiring a locksmith. If you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have a spare key arrangement in place, this situation is a great reminder to set one up for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call an Apartment Locksmith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locked-out-of-your-apartment-2.jpg\" alt=\"A locksmith works on putting a new door handle and lock on the front door of a tenant\u2019s home.\" class=\"wp-image-21380 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locked-out-of-your-apartment-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locked-out-of-your-apartment-2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locked-out-of-your-apartment-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If your landlord&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;available and no one has a spare, it may be time to call a professional&nbsp;who&nbsp;is trained to help in these situations.&nbsp;A locksmith for apartments can usually get you back inside within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;option&nbsp;should be your last&nbsp;resort, however.&nbsp;Locksmiths can be pricey, often ranging from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eufy.com\/blogs\/smart-lock\/how-much-do-locksmiths-charge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$50 to $150<\/a>&nbsp;depending on the time of day and complexity of the lock. Emergency calls at night or&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;weekends can cost even&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the\u00a0locksmith may need to drill or replace the lock, which adds to the expense. Still, when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0stuck with no other options, a locksmith is a reliable way to resolve the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider a Temporary Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes,&nbsp;you&nbsp;might not get back inside&nbsp;right away.&nbsp;If your landlord is unavailable and a locksmith will take hours to arrive,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need a safe place to wait. Reach out to a friend or family member&nbsp;nearby or&nbsp;check into a local hotel or short-term rental for the night. This is especially important if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;locked out late at night or in unsafe weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Future Lockouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dealing with&nbsp;one lockout is frustrating enough;&nbsp;you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;want it to become a repeat problem.&nbsp;Thankfully,&nbsp;a few simple habits and tools&nbsp;can make&nbsp;a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a&nbsp;Spare&nbsp;Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you think&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;never need&nbsp;a spare key,&nbsp;having&nbsp;it&nbsp;can be a lifesaver.&nbsp;You&nbsp;also&nbsp;can&nbsp;leave it with someone you trust, like a close friend, family member, or a neighbor you know well.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019d&nbsp;rather keep it nearby, consider hiding it in a secure lockbox&nbsp;or a safe area&nbsp;outside your apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spare keys&nbsp;also&nbsp;are&nbsp;affordable and are&nbsp;a&nbsp;no-brainer&nbsp;when moving into a new place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install a&nbsp;Smart&nbsp;Lock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your landlord allows it, a smart lock can be&nbsp;a game-changer. Many models let you unlock your door with a code or smartphone app. This means&nbsp;you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have to&nbsp;worry&nbsp;about losing&nbsp;or forgetting&nbsp;keys&nbsp;anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save&nbsp;Your&nbsp;Landlord\u2019s&nbsp;Contact&nbsp;Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t&nbsp;waste time searching for phone numbers when&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;already stressed. Store your landlord\u2019s or property manager\u2019s number in your contacts, so help is just a call away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build&nbsp;a&nbsp;Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple habits,&nbsp;like&nbsp;checking&nbsp;your&nbsp;keys before leaving,&nbsp;can prevent most lockouts. Some people hang a hook by the door or keep keys in the same spot in their bag,&nbsp;so&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;less likely to forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to a New Apartment?&nbsp;Moving Help&nbsp;Can Assist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting locked out is only one of the challenges that&nbsp;comes&nbsp;with&nbsp;living&nbsp;in an apartment or house. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-moving-checklist\/\">preparing for a move<\/a>, why not take the stress off your shoulders from the start?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help<\/a>&nbsp;connects&nbsp;you with more than 7,500 local Service Providers who can help with loading, unloading, packing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your move,&nbsp;and your new apartment&nbsp;easier from day one. Book your Moving Helpers today and let the experts handle the heavy lifting while you focus on settling in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting locked out of your&nbsp;apartment&nbsp;or&nbsp;house&nbsp;is never&nbsp;fun. It can happen in a split second&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;you step out to grab the mail or take out the trash, and the door clicks shut behind you.&nbsp;Maybe you&nbsp;misplaced your keys,&nbsp;maybe the&nbsp;lock&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;working properly, or maybe you just had a hectic day and forgot them inside. 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