Landlord unfair charge lost key

missile

It's OK now, the tennant is always right and the money grabbing LL can foot the bill.

sandsni

franklee wrote: »

Odd how the door has spouted another lock. We started this thread with the lock you've lost the key to and a latch that didn't work and that you've just fixed, see the only having one lock left comment below. Also clearly before losing the key you used the first lock as the main security and the future tenant probably will too as a latch isn't that secure:

I'm beginning to wonder if this is a student HMO and the key that's lost is for the main front door but there are also keys for the Ts bedroom doors. Or it's a bunch of bedsits. Regardless, the OP obviously isn't happy with the (fairly consistent) advice he's been given :wall::wall::wall::wall::wall::wall::wall: and is still trying to convince himself he's in the right. I can't wait to read the thread on here "My LL discovered I lost a key and didn't tell him so now he wants to evict me"

timbo58

Or..I've just been robbed and the insurance won't pay up as someone did it by entering with the key the previous tenant allowed to go missing and didn't inform the landlord about.

In which case I'd be recommending a SCC action against the OP!

pops5588

OP I can't quite believe your shockingly cavalier attitude towards the situation!

Speaking as a person whose house was broken into as a student (while we were in the house), it isn't just the financial damage that is done. It leaves people feeling very afraid and vulnerable in a place where they are meant to feel safe and secure.

Also worth noting that although you say the key was stolen, it isn't exactly like a thief dipped their hand into your bag and lifted it, is it? You left it in the door. We have all made silly mistakes in our time, it is how we choose to rectify them that defines us and I have to say I'm so pleased that you have such a great faith in human beings, as you just made me lose some of mine!!!

PollyOnAMission

You said you think the most likely scenario is someone having stolen it from your door. If this is the case, the chance of it "just turning up" is very slim, is it not?

Dave_the_Ginger_Cat

I think you are also exposing yourself to unecessary additional risk by changing the locks yourself

If you are the sole keyholder and your keys go missing, the landlord or their agents will no longer be able to get into the house. This would make any re-entry very hard (and expensive) and you would be charged a great deal for a forced entry. I'd recommend you 'fess up to the landlord, offer to remediate a decent quality lock, and give them a copy.

Mylo_The_Moggy

db_x wrote: »

And if someone happens to have the key and so I only have one lock then I'm sure they will break in during my tendency and not randomly wait 2 months, and even then there are easier ways to break into this house than through a single lock door.

How would they know you are leaving in 2 months anyway???? Are they keeping a watch outside? Do they know your personal circumstances?

I'd have thought they would have tried to get in by now, & if they have & realised they couldn't due to the other locks, then surely they've just tossed the key away?

And how are you sure it will turn up in "a couple of days as things usually do"???

Keeping quiet & leaving burglary open to prospective tenants is not the way to go about it. Come clean to your LL, it my not be as bad as you think.