Smart Locks Protect Access, But They Can Also Protect Your Money When Things Go South

Security Is an Investment, Not an Expense

The irony is that the landlords who say they can’t afford to upgrade their locks are often the ones who pay for it in far more painful ways—through denied insurance claims, tenant disputes, extended vacancies, or legal trouble. A $300 smart lock might feel like an unnecessary expense when you’re focused on cutting costs, but that perspective shifts fast when you’re staring down $3,000 in damage from an unauthorized occupant or weeks of lost rent due to delayed rekeying.

When security is treated as an afterthought, small oversights snowball into expensive problems. But smart access control gives you the tools to prevent issues before they start. You set clear boundaries, control who enters and when, and gain proof to back you up if something goes wrong. It keeps honest people honest, helps prevent the wrong people from slipping through the cracks, and ultimately protects the cash flow your entire investment strategy depends on. 

Because the cost of prevention is always less than the cost of fixing what went wrong, smart locks aren’t a luxury, they’re a line item in protecting your ROI.

Protect your properties before the next turnover

Take control of your property with Schlage’s smart, secure access control solutions that were built for multifamily properties, their owners, and their residents – and protect your bottom line and investment.