Comment by vdqtp3

2 years ago

I agree, I have never rented anywhere where I was permitted to change the locks.

I have changed the locks everywhere I have rented.

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c0pium  2 years ago

Interesting, when you did so did you know that you were assuming liability for the damage caused by the landlord being unable to access the property in an emergency?

  • pjerem  2 years ago

    I’m curious which type of emergency ?

    In my country, a landlord have zero right to access a rented property. Even keeping a copy of the key is forbidden. Emergencies are for firemen and police and they basically don’t care about your lock if you don’t answer.

hunter2_  2 years ago

When you say you weren't permitted, are you referring to the absence of any language on the topic, or the presence of language saying that you shall not? Assuming the former, proceeding to do it doesn't seem noteworthy.