Smart home upgrades are often marketed as "easy DIY projects." While true for a single homeowner, the reality changes when you are coordinating access with tenants or managing multiple units.

Physical keys pose a significant security risk. They can be copied, lost, or never returned by former tenants or contractors. Smart locks eliminate this problem by replacing traditional keys with digital access codes.

A tenant has a right to quiet enjoyment of their home. Except in an emergency, you cannot enter the property without providing adequate notice.