Locks on room doors (university student share)

Crabman

princeofpounds wrote: »

They should know what the contracts are as they signed them. If J&S then it will be clear and the same document.

LL does not have to agree to locks. They are common in student housing but not ubiquitous.

Sorry, I wasn't clear - they've not signed any contract yet - only the holding deposit has been paid. Contract will be signed on the move-in date and keys released after the rent/deposit has been paid.

This is where the problems arise as the LA seems free to change the goalposts. On move-in day they'll have a choice either to sign the contract or not move in and go back home with a car load of stuff.

P.S: Fire Fox - I'm looking into insurance/locks/separate household position at the moment

System

tizhimi wrote: »

And also make sure that the student CANNOT accidently lock themselves out!!!! Please spend a bit more and do that!

You can always accidently lock yourself out...i found that out the hard way

I did always assume most student houses had locks on them, thought it was as standard but obviously not in this case

princeofpounds

Well, if they haven't signed contracts yet then it's a bit tough, but it does mean on the day they can protest if there is anything unacceptable as the LL will not want the void, of course that is high stakes!

Joint contracts fairly normal, not disastrous, as long as there aren't too many signatories (4 is legal max, so #5+ can escape obligations) and there is trust.