Got locked out of my own shop for 2 hours after a key broke off in the deadbolt

The locksmith quoted me $180 to drill it out and replace the cylinder, but I found out the landlord keeps a spare key in the building office, so I got in for free and now I'm wondering if every Detroit commercial property has this same basic security hole?

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claireo671mo ago

Think about this from the landlord's side too. That spare key is a huge risk if someone steals it or copies it, and then they have access to every unit in the building. You got lucky this time, but a $180 fix is cheaper than a break-in or a lawsuit. Maybe the real hole is that the landlord trusted the office staff with a master key in the first place.