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Landlord won't provide key to mortice lock
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But bear in mind existing properties don't need to comply with current building regs. I've never lived anywhere which didn't have a mortice lock operable by key from the inside.ceredigion wrote: »Writing this as a building contractor, who has to get properties through building regs, not as a landlord.0 -
Why would the landlord not give you a key?! Can’t really think of a valid reason.0
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But bear in mind existing properties don't need to comply with current building regs. I've never lived anywhere which didn't have a mortice lock operable by key from the inside.
You are of course right, building regs are not retrospective, But all work that is undertaken has to meet the most current regs. Also I live and work in Wales where all landlords and the let properties have to be registered with the local authority, Which can and do inspect. If the LL was told to remove the mortis lock, it would have to be removed.0 -
So that is the case in Wales as well as Scotland? Catch up, England! Seriously.0
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DontBringBertie wrote: »Why would the landlord not give you a key?! Can’t really think of a valid reason.
It's this sort of thing that makes you wonder what is he thinking? He has new tenants, who if kept happy may become long term money trees, and all they ask is a key for their front door. Grade A plonker.0 -
ceredigion wrote: »You might find the LL is complying with fire regs.
You need to be abel to exit the door without a key in the event of fire.
Normally this is achieved with a thumb turn euro cylinder.
Just don't lock the mortice when you're home. You can use a chain on the door if you're worried about intruders. OR keep the key in the lock."If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair0
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