Is my landlord responsible for door locks?

It is a basic responsibility of the landlord to provide you with a secure home, free of all hazards of any type. This means that the landlord is responsible for changing all locks and entry keys after each tenant and it is reasonable for you to request such actions to be taken.

Is the landlord entitled to new locks and keys?

Not during the tenancy anyway. After the tenant has vacated he may well have a claim against the tenancy deposit for the cost of new locks and keys. However this may not always be the case. Landlords are not entitled to enter the property without the tenants permission.

What do landlords have to do to protect their tenants?

Basic Security Features. Landlords must provide every tenant with basic security features to protect tenants and their personal property. This includes, at the very least, a front door with a functional deadbolt lock, key locks for any other outgoing doors on the unit, working locks for all windows and appropriate lighting fixtures inside…

What kind of lock must be on my own apartment doors?

What kind of lock must be on the doors to my own apartment? Both the front and rear doors to the apartment must have a DEADBOLT LOCK. This can be a “vertical drop” type lock (see picture), or a saw-resistant horizontal bolt that projects at least one inch. If you are not sure what kind of locks you have, ask a locksmith.

Is the owner required to fix my front door lock?

“The lessor is obligated to fix the lock as soon as possible, or this would become a breach of the general tenancy agreement .”

Can a front door be opened with a key?

The front and rear entrance doors to the building should each have a DEADLOCKING LATCH (see picture), which automatically locks when you shut the door. From the outside, it can be opened only with a key.