 Deadbolt Locks (by DR [IN]) Aug 11, 2009 11:23 AM
 Deadbolt Locks (by Brad [IN]) Aug 11, 2009 11:31 AM
Deadbolt Locks (by John... [MI]) Aug 11, 2009 11:38 AM
Deadbolt Locks (by Kirby [IL]) Aug 11, 2009 11:52 AM
Deadbolt Locks (by DR [IN]) Aug 11, 2009 12:06 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by John [NJ]) Aug 11, 2009 12:09 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by reid [KS]) Aug 11, 2009 12:16 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Virden [OH]) Aug 11, 2009 12:34 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Anon [PA]) Aug 11, 2009 1:27 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Mike45 [NV]) Aug 11, 2009 1:48 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Freddie [IL]) Aug 11, 2009 3:24 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Mike in San Diego [CA]) Aug 11, 2009 3:32 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by Ed [TX]) Aug 11, 2009 6:48 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by billy [MA]) Aug 12, 2009 7:36 AM
Deadbolt Locks (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Aug 16, 2009 10:46 PM
Deadbolt Locks (by gevans [SC]) Aug 17, 2009 5:52 AM
Deadbolt Locks (by DR [IN]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 11:23 AM
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Please note I just purchased a SFH looking to rent out. All three of the exterior doors have new deadbolt locks, however they require a key to lock / unlock from inside the house. Should we have these changed for liability reasons just in case a fire or something and the tenant can't locate the keys? Thanks --160.254.xxx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Brad [IN]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 11:31 AM
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I would replace them with standard deadbolts (key from the outside), for the exact reason you mentioned.
Welcome to the board fellow Hoosier. Lots of other IN landlords post here. Where you from? --66.228.xx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by John... [MI]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 11:38 AM
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Yes, I would absolutely replace them.
- John...
--64.25.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Kirby [IL]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 11:52 AM
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My town has a code requirement that I can't use double locking deadbolts. You might check yours.
--130.126.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by DR [IN]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 12:06 PM
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Brad, I am in Indy and just getting started. Lots of good information on this site. --160.254.xxx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by John [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 12:09 PM
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In my town, it would fail inspection by the "rental inspection police".
John
New Jersey --192.4.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by reid [KS]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 12:16 PM
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You can get inexpensive new deadbolts at BIG LOTS and should be able to replace all three for $25 or less. well worth the effort. --70.250.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Virden [OH]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 12:34 PM
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OK I did not mention it yesterday so today I will mention go to ernie at landlordlocks - great guy who keeps your master pins on record and by the way thumblocks are a fire requirement just about anywhere you go. --76.241.xxx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Anon [PA]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 1:27 PM
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It reinforces from reading the above posts that the deadbolt locks that need a key to open from INSIDE is a code violation. When you are inside and can't find the key to open the door in case of emergency it is a death trap. Then why in the world they are even making and selling such locks. One might argue that the key can be left on the lock from inside for easy access but what if it falls down and can't be found. --128.91.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 1:48 PM
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There are some situations where a double cylinder deadbolt (the kind which needs a key from each side) is allowed. It depends on alternate routes from the room in the event of fire.
I have some (where they are allowed) on security gates that are just bars, not screens. If I were to use a single cylinder deadbolt, anyone could simply reach through the bars to unlock the deadbolt from the inside.
I am phasing these out, but right now I still have three on the security doors over sliding patio doors.
--216.175.xx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Freddie [IL]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 3:24 PM
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Why not keep a key in the lock (on the inside of dwelling)of these double deadbolts? The outside deadbolt key,would still fit and work,with a key in the tumbler already. Just an observation. --205.188.xxx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Mike in San Diego [CA]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 3:32 PM
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They are nearly break-in proof if installed well. Thief can come in through the window, but anything he steals has to go out the same way.
As opposed to a thumb-turn deadbolt, where thug comes in the window and carries my valuables out the door.
I use them at home, but not in the rentals (for reasons stated above). --67.52.xxx.xxx |
Deadbolt Locks (by Ed [TX]) Posted on: Aug 11, 2009 6:48 PM
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At one time in Texas they were required when the door had a window that could be broken and some one reach in an unlock the door. I don't know if that is still the case. Leaving the key inside never works for long as soon the key gets missing.
I now ignore the double lock and intall with knob on inside. --209.30.xx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by billy [MA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2009 7:36 AM
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its against code here to have a lock u need a key to unlock to get out.fire hazard.i would change these right away.in a fire people could die from this easily. --208.58.x.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by BRAD_IN [IN]) Posted on: Aug 16, 2009 10:46 PM
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DR - welcome - come on down! BartholomewLandlords.com
Sept 12 meeting.
Yes - swap them out IMMEDIATELY to regular deadbolts (Start now -buying them from Ernie!) or read the Indy Star headline "slumlord locked people inside during a fire".
Their ability to exit, including small children, is WAY more important then a burglary.
It is YOUR job to protect your liability. It is THEIR job to protect their stuff.
Fires DO happen.
--69.243.xxx.xx |
Deadbolt Locks (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Aug 17, 2009 5:52 AM
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With double locks the tenants will leave the key in the inside lock. Anybody with access to the inside of the house can take that key and use it later whenever they feel like it.
Double deadbolts are illegal for rentals in many areas.
I use the thumb locks on the inside.
And I get all my locks from Ernie at landlordlocks.com --141.129.x.xx |
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