In many condo and apartment buildings, lost key fobs are a constant issue. Residents lose them, forget them, or damage them, and the first call usually goes to the property manager. This creates extra work, delays, and frustration for everyone involved.
One simple solution can reduce these problems significantly: encouraging residents to make spare key fobs in advance.
At FobToronto, we work with thousands of residents every year, and we see how having a backup fob can prevent emergencies, reduce management workload, and improve overall building operations.
The Problem With Lost Fobs
When a resident loses their only key fob, several issues happen at once:
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Emergency calls to property management
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After-hours access requests
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Temporary lockouts
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Administrative work to issue replacements
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Security concerns about missing fobs
All of this adds pressure to management teams and creates unnecessary interruptions.
Why Spare Fobs Make Everyone’s Life Easier
Encouraging residents to keep at least one spare fob can greatly reduce day-to-day issues.
1. Fewer Emergency Requests
Residents with a backup fob don’t need to contact management when something goes wrong. This reduces urgent calls and emails.
2. Less Administrative Work
Fewer lost-fob requests mean less paperwork, fewer access resets, and less time coordinating replacements.
3. Faster Access for Residents
Residents can resolve their own access issues immediately without waiting for office hours or approvals.
4. Better Security Control
When residents know they have backups, they’re less likely to share fobs with neighbours or strangers during emergencies.
5. Lower Overall Costs
Lost fob replacements issued by management often cost more. Backup fobs help residents avoid high replacement fees and reduce management expenses.
Spare Fobs Are Especially Useful For:
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Roommates
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Family members
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Cleaners and dog walkers
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Property owners renting out their unit
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Property managers handling multiple units
Having proper access set up in advance avoids last-minute problems.
How FobToronto Helps Property Managers and Residents
FobToronto specializes in copying from existing, working key fobs. We do not interfere with building systems or create new access credentials.
What We Offer:
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Fast key fob duplication (done within minutes)
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Support for most condo and apartment fob systems
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Lifetime functionality guarantee
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Transparent pricing
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Professional testing before residents leave
Residents simply bring in their working fob, and we handle the rest.
For property managers looking for a reliable solution for residents, FobToronto is a trusted partner across Toronto and North York.
Learn more or direct residents to book here:
https://www.fobtoronto.ca/
