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Only one set of keys for two tenants
banginghats
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I've just signed an AST for a year, but the letting agent has only given us one set of keys between two of us. Shouldn't they give us one set for each tenant?
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Would be nice if they did, but don't think there's any legal principle that they need to.0
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Are you both named on the tenancy agreement?
You say "I've" does that mean I or "We"
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Yes, we are both named separately on the agreement. Seems quite unreasonable to expect us to cut another set.0
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banginghats wrote: »Yes, we are both named separately on the agreement. Seems quite unreasonable to expect us to cut another set.
so what did the letting agent say when you queried it with them?in S 38 T 2 F 50
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banginghats wrote: »I've just signed an AST for a year, but the letting agent has only given us one set of keys between two of us.
If that's what they've done with previous tenants, I would be changing the lock.0 -
If that's what they've done with previous tenants, I would be changing the lock.
Same here. Keep the original locks so that they can be changed back when you leave. Buy new locks - They usually come with two or more keys (I've had five with one high security lock).Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
I would be changing the locks anyway as a basic security measure, it's a DIY job you don't need a locksmith.Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.0
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What kind of lock?
If this is a block of flats with fancy lock on main door, it may involve specialist keys.
If it's a bog-standard deadlock and/or latch on a front door, just spend a coupl of £ on getting keys cut - not worth the hassle
If changing a deadlock/latch, should cost about £5 - £25 depending on type and quality.0 -
banginghats wrote: »Yes, we are both named separately on the agreement. Seems quite unreasonable to expect us to cut another set.
For less than a £10 (depending on the lock)? is it really worth the drama?0 -
As others have said, change the locks and keep the old ones to put back when you move out.
You only got the one set most likely because the agents have kept a set for themselves to let themselves in whenever they like for "inspections" and such like.0
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