Property Management

How to Record Key Replacement Fees

Recording the income received from tenants for the replacement of lost keys or electronic fobs.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
CashAsset75.00-
Key Replacement IncomeRevenue-75.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When a tenant pays for a lost key, the cash account is debited and the specific revenue account for miscellaneous fees is credited.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Map to 'Other Income' or a specific sub-ledger for tenant fees.

⚠️ Audit Flags

High volume of key replacements without corresponding inventory purchase of blanks.

📄 Required Documentation

Key replacement request form and receipt of payment.

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