When the tenant signs the lease, each member of the family will receive a unique key card that is connected to them. This means if there is a John, Suzy, Alexis, and Jane – then John will need to use the card assigned to John. Suzy will need to use the card assigned to Suzy. I am sure you get the idea. There is a couple of reasons for this. Only one key card will be an administrator card. This key card should stay with the administrator, and not handed to the children.
Also, if a key card is lost or stolen, then I will need to know who lost their key card. If Alexis and Jane trades cards, and Jane loses the card she is using, she actually lost Alexis’ card, and not Jane’s card. When I am told that Jane lost her card, I will cancel Jane’s card. However, since Alexis is using Jane’s card, and Jane was using Alexis’ card, then the incorrect card has been canceled. The lost card is treated as valid, and Alexis now can not get into the residence. As you can see, there is a very important reason to not shuffle cards around.
Each member of the family will receive an envelope with their card. The name will also be on the card so there will be no mistake on who’s card is who’s. These cards will be done in advance, and my office will have a card printer to print the name on the key card.
One way to assure that a key card can not be lost is to have an RFID tag inserted into the hand. The RFID tag will be able to replace the need for a card, and assure that the key is never lost or stolen. The administrator will be able to authenticate the RFID tag without my intervention. This will be done at the HAI control panel in the unit.