How is this not illegal?

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81927911#Comment_81927911

Thanks S62.

I may have assumed too much, that the OP did not have a handle-operated lock, but only key-operated.

somerandomusername

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81927920#Comment_81927920

This is correct, there is no latch or anything. To lock / unlock the door from the inside you need to turn the key. I was confused why people were saying I might get locked out if the door closes behind me, this is not true. The only way to lock the door is with the key.

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81928429#Comment_81928429

"I might get locked out if the door closes behind me." Soz, I'm still uncertain as to your setup.

By saying 'you might get locked out', folk are saying you are effectively locked out, as you'll still need a key to get back in. Is that not the case?

Photos would help.

user1977

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81928701#Comment_81928701

No, they're saying the door isn't going to lock itself, they'd need to use the key to lock it after leaving the house.

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81928760#Comment_81928760

But does it 'latch' itself? I don't know.