Temporary lock for rented accommodation [closed]

I'm considering moving into a rented premises for a month or so. But the landlord's agent would keep a duplicate key of the door.

The landlord suggests that I should keep all valuables in the cupboard, to which my own lock can be affixed, because the agent might inspect the property at will.

I have some valuables which don't fit in the cupboard, but are liable to be stolen easily by a visitor.

So I'm looking for some help on any attachments or temporary locks for the main door, which can be affixed while leaving the house and would act as an additional lock, to prevent unauthorised entry.

Best Answer

It is the norm for a landlord or his/her agent to have a key to an accommodation they own or rent. Landlord/tenant laws often include an access condition to the effect that they have to give the tenant advance notice before they enter. Were you to deny them access, locking them out by whatever means, you may violate your lease agreement. Depending upon circumstances, they may have the right to break through the new lock, charge you for that, decide that you are in violation, tell you to leave.

@SpehroPefhany makes a valuable observation:

Usually there is an exception to the notice clause that in case of emergency no notice is necessary. For example, if a pipe burst in the tenants apartment and was causing damage to that and other units, the landlord should be able to enter after a bit of reasonable knocking or whatever.

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