@wilk1149 wrote:
Go one better. Put a new lock in the door and when you move out don't give them the new key
No. That costs more money for you.
One better is to break the key in the lock when you leave.
When you hand the keys in, tell them it must be a faulty lock. 
@angel*jen wrote:I emailed the real estate regarding reimbursement and the landlord has refused to pay for it. It was a key they supplied to me at the beginning of the lease, not one I had cut. I now have a spare key! lol
The Landlord IS RESPONSIBLE for the maintenence of the building, and working door locks is part of those conditions.
It comes under URGENT REPAIRS and the term is: Any fault or damage that makes the premises unsafe or secure.
I have been a landlord.... (and a tenant) ... so I have some knowledge on the matter (NSW) though.... so i'm not sure what other states terms are.
check out this link...
http://www.tenants.org.au/factsheet-06-repairs-and-maintenance
C&P it into your browser.... (sorry, i dont know how to insert web links)
DONT GIVE UP.... You have rights! 
