Security access devices (swipes,garage remotes, keys, fobs etc ) are sometimes lost or damaged by the user who has exclusive use of that device to access their lot.
When a security access system is installed in a new or upgraded building usually all security devices are issued at no cost to the individual lot owner and are paid for initially by the Owners Corporation.
Before implementing a security access system the Owners Corporation should decide on the cost of devices for owners wanting spare or additional devices and who should pay for the replacement when they re lost or damaged. Seldom do they go faulty after being issued.
Lost devices are a serious matter for building security and can be difficult to identify the user code (when several devices are issued to the one lot owner) and de-activate on the security access software.
Some Owners Corporations charge over $120 for each security device and this can act an incentive for users to look after them.