Roommate Put Lock On Door

Practically speaking the ll is entitled to a key to any lock to avoid having to break down the door in case of an emergency.

Roommate put lock on door. Unless the lease says otherwise she s free to do it. Both states however require the tenant give the landlord a duplicate key. A locking bedroom door may seem low on your list of priorities however it s an ultimate barrier that will prevent most roommates from entering without your permission. People who without basis accuse others of misdeeds are usually themselves prone to doing those very misdeeds.

Locking it while you re out has obvious benefits but being able to lock it while you re there can be useful such as if there s a lot of people over for a party or if your roommate has friends over that you don t trust. She steals from your room so she puts a lock to protect herself from behavior she. You could put a cylinder lock up high and drill into the underside of the top cross member of the jamb. Sounds like the two of you are not getting along as most roommates do not care if a lock is on the bedroom door.

Locks can be put onto bi fold doors but you will need to drill a hole in the door jamb. And yes it is not easy. Also you could put a chain lock on your door for privacy. Certainly you are entitled to get the lock back.

A tenant in a new york apartment buildings has the right to add a lock of her own to the front door. It is not legal to lock a bedroom door an interior door within an apartment. There is no easy procedure in the realm of landlord and tenant in new york city.