Renting Question....

[angel*jen]

On Friday night I was unlocking my door and the key snapped in half, locking me out. I was able to get the part out of the lock. I had to call an after hours locksmith who was able to cut a key from the two parts. I paid for the call out but other people have told me to send the bill to my real estate/landlord. Who is responsible for the cost? 

[debra9275]

I think phone your RE agent and let them know what happened and I think it will be covered by the landlord , it's wear and tear

[jean2579]

Unless the lock was faulty, I would expect you are.
Were you issued with more than one key when you took possession?

[polksaladallie]

I don't know the answer, but I would have contacted the agent/owner for a key, and would have had more than one key anyway.

[angel*jen]

I was only give one set of keys when I signed the lease.

[angel*jen]

As it was after hours, the real estate was closed. I had no choice but to call a locksmith. 

[azureline**]

Masters and Bunnings can cut keys from 2 pieces..... any hardware store can if they have a key cutting machine.

[polksaladallie]

There are always after hours numbers.  That is part of their job.

[azureline**]

You can always try to get reimbursed.

[imastawka]

Talk to your RE agent.     It will be covered.