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Lodger - locks on doors?

*Kat*
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Hi everyone
I've had a lodger move in and I'm unsure as to whether I should get locks on my bedroom / spare room doors?
Any advice - thoughts?
I've had a lodger move in and I'm unsure as to whether I should get locks on my bedroom / spare room doors?
Any advice - thoughts?
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I would have thought that was ok, just your room maybe. Keeping your personal paperwork and such in a safe place is something to consider.0
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Is there a lock on the lodger's door?0
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No - I dont have any locks on the doors...
But I've read horror stories of lodgers having locks on their doors and refusing to leave - (not paid their rent etc!)0 -
No - I dont have any locks on the doors...
But I've read horror stories of lodgers having locks on their doors and refusing to leave - (not paid their rent etc!)2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
No - I dont have any locks on the doors...
But I've read horror stories of lodgers having locks on their doors and refusing to leave - (not paid their rent etc!)
SPCome on people, it's not difficult: lose means to be unable to find, loose means not being fixed in place. So if you have a hole in your pocket you might lose your loose change.0 -
A lock on your own bedroom door is a good idea..
A lodger's room could have a latch to be secured from the inside, or if they want a lock and you're happy, you should fit it yourself and keep a key a spare key so you can have reasonable access in an emergency.
You'll forbid them fitting their own lock, of course.There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
Only have thumb latches on the bedroom & bathroom doors. It hasn't caused any issues with my lodger as there is a high degree of trust both ways. If a lodger wanted a key lock on their door, it would indicate a lack of trust and I wouldn't want to share a house with them.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 -
Huh? People have locks on their doors when they are tenants, why wouldn't lodgers want privacy?0
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Where did you get this lodger from? You don’t sound very sure of their character.
If I was a lodger I would expect to be able to have some privacy.I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe
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No - I dont have any locks on the doors...
But I've read horror stories of lodgers having locks on their doors and refusing to leave - (not paid their rent etc!)
So you want licks on your doors but don't want your lodger to? Remember the lodge is a paying customer of yours, what is the problem here?0
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