ashley jones Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 I got locked out my apartment at around 10 pm, i tried to call my landlord 4 times but he had his phone turned off. It cost 180$ that i needed to spend to fix my broken phone. Is the landlord responisble ? should he be the one to foot the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richlist Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Wether you have a broken phone or have locked yourself out of your appartment......it's not your landlords responsibility, it's yours. If you have had a new lock fitted you are required to inform your landlord and give him a new key. This is a UK property site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acura Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 If you owned the apartment who would have to foot the bill for you? This isn’t a landlord issue. It’s unfortunate you locked yourself out but it’s your responsibility to foot the bill for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinSams Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Locksmith is the best option in such cases whenever you face such issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 I am under the impression that locksmiths trawl the internet to advertise their business because I have seen so many advertising on this one forum over the years. 😁 The chances of gaining any work from the advert is virtually zero especially if the person requiring a locksmith is not living in close proximity. Jeez! What's the call out charge from Florida to the UK ? 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carryon Regardless Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Mr op I feel for you. A 4 star hotel is what you would need to resolve such issues. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LopicPilof Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I don't see how this can be your landlord's problem. You got yourself locked out. And if it were your apartment, I think you would not want to be charged for someone else's mistakes. Take responsibility. I rent two apartments. When the man I rented the apartment forgot locked out, he went ahead and called me. Apologized for the inconvenience and asked for help. I wasn't in the country, but I recommended him a good Locksmiths near me. He made a duplicated key and got it. And wholly covered the bill. It is not anyone's fault but yours. So I guess you have to pay for those bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaylinBr Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 It could not be your landlord problem as you locked yourself and you did not locked because of the lock issue. In case the lock is old enough and do not work properly, you can opt for your LL to pay the bill, either way you have to manage this by yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElliotM Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 11:49 AM, CaylinBr said: It could not be your landlord problem as you locked yourself and you did not locked because of the lock issue. In case the lock is old enough and do not work properly, you can opt for your LL to pay the bill, either way you have to manage this by yourself Agree, in case you did this to yourself you can't ask the landlord to pay for services you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJames Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Yeah, if the locks have been changed by yourself then ask the landlord to pay the debts you have spent on the locksmith services, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richlist Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Patrick, this is the landlords forum for......landlords. If you are a tenant you need the tenant forum. A landlord is not responsible if a tenant locks themselves out of the property but can often help in order to save the tenant the cost of the locksmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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