Renting Question....

angel*jen
Community Member

on ‎09-06-2015 04:04 PM

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? 

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debra9275
Community Member

on ‎09-06-2015 04:33 PM

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
Community Member

on ‎09-06-2015 04:34 PM

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

polksaladallie
Community Member

on ‎09-06-2015 04:35 PM

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
Community Member
In response to jean2579

on ‎09-06-2015 04:45 PM

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

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angel*jen
Community Member
In response to polksaladallie

on ‎09-06-2015 04:47 PM

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

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azureline**
Community Member
In response to angel*jen

on ‎09-06-2015 04:49 PM

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

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polksaladallie
Community Member
In response to angel*jen

on ‎09-06-2015 04:49 PM

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

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azureline**
Community Member
In response to polksaladallie

on ‎09-06-2015 04:50 PM

You can always try to get reimbursed.

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imastawka
Honored Contributor

‎09-06-2015 04:51 PM - edited ‎09-06-2015 04:51 PM

Talk to your RE agent.     It will be covered.