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Thanks all for your comments. Still no news regarding cost. Waiting 4 days so far. No tenants before. A steep and increasingly expensive learning curve for me!

Thanks all for your comments. I'm just bit peeved because I rang LA just as locksmith collected keys and was waiting for a call back from them to advise what problem was and make my decision. I had to ring next day to find out that work had been done and they don't know cost yet! I only live 45mins away and know people who could have helped. Door was stuck in locked position so all safe. LA worried because they had viewing booked for 2 days later! When I have tenants in I'm happy for LA to do emergency work as necessary but in this instance not really an emergency I don't think. I appreciate they were just trying to help. And I've been told I can't do anything as regards tax exempt as property is no tenants in place.

Thanks for reply. Yes I suppose it would have to have been done sooner or later. It's just LA agreed to let me know before any work was done. Maybe locksmith just went ahead. Contract says only emergency repairs if they can't get in touch with me. just hoping it's not too expensive I probably could have got a new door fitted for c.£400!

My letting agents have got a locksmith to change the front lock to my house without my consent. I asked for a quote! I have not been to property for couple of weeks but lock has been fine, it's a 3year old upvc door. Letting agent said had a viewing and then couldn't unlock the door. They advised had been difficult to lock/unlock on a previous occasion but didn't inform me until now. They do not know cost yet but estimate £150 +VAT at least! They have said the invoice can be paid from my first months rent when (and if!) they find me a tenant. I will have to pay for the work done I'm sure but this seems a bit unfair, anyone any suggestions whether I am liable for costs? Or what I do if they don't find me a tenant?