Living in a City Centre, Port Credit or Erin Mills condo means sharing a building with rules. Locks are part of that. Knowing what you can change and what the corporation controls avoids trouble.
Two systems: building and unit
The building has its own access system for lobbies, elevators, parking and amenity rooms, usually fobs or cards. The unit has its own entry door lock. The corporation typically controls the first, and the owner is often responsible for the second, subject to the declaration and rules.
Lost or extra fobs
Fobs are issued and deactivated through property management. If you lose one, report it promptly so it can be disabled. Ask how many you can hold and what they cost.
The unit door
Some corporations require that unit door locks be compatible with master keys held for emergencies. Others regulate smart locks. Before changing your lock, check the declaration and rules, or ask property management. The suite door may also be a fire-rated assembly, so hardware changes should respect that.
Rekeying
If you have moved in and want to be sure of who holds keys, a rekey is often possible without changing the hardware. Ask property management whether the corporation keeps a key.
Smart locks in condos
A smart lock may be allowed if it meets the corporation’s rules. Read our guide on retrofitting smart locks in condos and see smart lock installation.
Mailboxes and lockers
Mailbox locks are generally controlled by Canada Post or the corporation. Lockers and parking spots have their own keys. See mailbox lock replacement.
Lockouts
If you are locked out, tell us the building and whether the corporation must approve entry. See the Mississauga page.
More Mississauga locksmith resources
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