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Durango, Colorado
Tamarron Association of
Condominium Owners
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Keypad Lock Information
Tamarron is moving toward closing down the front desk operations. In order to accomplish this, we first need to change our method of accessing units. To that end, we will be moving away from the Onity card key locks, instead using either electronic keypad locks or regular deadbolt locks. This will be a somewhat complicated process with a number of moving parts, so we encourage owners to return to this page often for updates.
What happens to the existing locks?
If you currently have an Onity lock on your door, the hardware will remain in place, but the locking mechanism will be disabled. Thereafter, the Onity hardware will act only as a door handle.
Owners have basically 4 options:
Option 1: If you currently have a deadbolt lock on your door, you may keep it. There will be a cost of $30 to have it re-keyed.
Option 2: You may have a new deadbolt lock installed.
Price range: $180 ~ $250
Option 3: Have a new keypad lock installed without batteries. You can use this as a simple deadbolt, using just a hard key. Batteries can be installed at any time in the future to enable use of the keypad.
Have the keypad lock installed with batteries, but no remote capabilities. In this "stand-alone mode" you can program the keypad with your combination. You can give access to your unit to anyone you want without giving them a hard key, just by telling them the combination.
Price range: $275 ~ $340
Option 4: Have the keypad lock installed with batteries and a
Z-wave module. This module would connect wirelessly to a hub inside your condo. The hub would connect to your wifi network, and can be used to control a variety of devices in your unit.
Price range: $320 ~ $390
Vacation Rental Collective (VRC) will require this option for units that they manage.
In the event that you or your guest cannot unlock the lock using the keypad, a hard key can be kept in a lockbox (pictured left) next to the door. Guests would need to contact the property manager for access to the lockbox.
The locks can ALWAYS be opened with a hard key.
IMPORTANT:
Property Managers and/or owners will be solely responsible for providing access to their units for their guests. There will be no front desk staff to facilitate this.
For those owners who rent their units through Vacation Rental Collective,
VRC will put together their own informational email to their property owners with additional information about the Z-wave locks in the near future.
Frequently asked Questions
When will these locks be installed?
At the moment, we do not have a set schedule for the installation of the new locks. However, it will most likely happen during the months of October and November, when there are the fewest number of occupied units.
Can I buy and install my lock now, instead of waiting until the fall?
No. All the locks need to be purchased at the same time through the same vendor in order to assure uniformity and the best pricing. Plus, the locksmith will need to have all the locks together at one time in order to key them to the TACO master system.
Why do I need to have my lock keyed to the TACO master system?
This is for safety and security reasons. If a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sounds in a unit, we need to have instant access to the unit. If water is seen leaking under a unit, as has happened a number of times in the past due to a failed water heater or supply line, we need to have instant access. In the case of a medical emergency, paramedics will need instant access. In all of these cases, there just isn't enough time to look for individual keys to units.
When and how will I get a new key to my keypad lock?
Two keys will be made for each lock and will be kept in the appropriate lockbox in the TACO business office in the Lodge. Owners or property managers can sign for and pick up a key when they are on property.
Will the keypad lock require maintenance?
If you choose to have a keypad lock, options 3 and 4 (described above) require 4 AA batteries. These batteries should be changed every 6 months (every 3 months with heavy usage). Beyond that, no regular maintenance is required.
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