Lost your keys or locked yourself out?
Do you know what to do if you’ve lost your keys or have locked yourself out of your home after business hours? Don’t panic! There are plenty of options to help you through what can be a stressful situation. A friendly reminder that while keys are residents’ responsibilities, and we don’t open properties after business hours, we are still here to help. If you do find yourself locked out of your home after hours (between the hours of 5pm and 9am) or on weekends, these are the things you could do: • call a locksmith. This will be at your own cost and expense and if you do call a locksmith, please remember to supply a copy of the freshly cut key to Housing Choices SA • find alternative accommodation for the night (again, this would have to be at your own expense) • wait until the next business day and then contact Housing Choices SA who will arrange for an accredited locksmith or give you a spare key to enter (if one is available). There is a charge associated with replacing lost or misplaced keys OR • If you reside in one of our apartments, you can contact Southern Cross Security direct , or the After Hours Contractor . Security will give access during their rounds. Please remember to not cause any damage to the premises from attempts to enter the building, and/or duplication of keys will be at the residents’ own expense. There are also no alterations to the locks permitted during this time.
“When I had the chance to move into a Housing Choices SA apartment, I was a bit worried, until I saw the apartment.” One of the things Dylan loves most about living in a Housing Choices SA apartment is how safe he now feels. “The unit is incredible. It’s new and spacious but what’s best is that no one can get to me. Unless you’re a resident you can’t access the building, so I feel safe.” Dylan is the first to admit that life was heading towards a place of violence and anger before a combination of secure accommodation
and discovering his faith helped turn his life around. Life has also become a bit more exciting since meeting his long-distance partner Stephanie. They met through his faith community and he’s currently working at KFC, saving up to spend more time with her and her family.
“She’s incredibly supportive of me. And if you ask my
support workers, they will tell you how good religion has been for me. I’ve got great friends and a partner. Life’s good.”
If you’re interested in seeing more of Dylan’s photos, give him a follow on Instagram at - @dylancottonphotos
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