Can the landlord keep a key?. As of: February 9, 2024, 9:28 a.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles CommentsPressSplit Contrary to some claims, it is not legal for a landlord not to hand over all the apartment keys to the tenant.

Tenant must ensure access to the apartment in an emergency. If the tenant has locked themselves out and has not left a spare key outside the apartment, they must cover the costs for the locksmith service.