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In The Netherlands you have the right to replace the locks with your own locks, as long as you can re-install the original lock once you move out. How is that

In The Netherlands you have the right to replace the locks with your own locks, as long as you can re-install the original lock once you move out. How is that arranged in the US?

cmg 8y ago
Do you need to provide your landlord with a copy of the key to your new lock? In the US, it's standard for a rental agreement and/or state law to specify that the landlord can enter your property with 24 hours notice even if you're not there, or to enter immediately in case of an emergency.
- adenhoed 8y ago
  No, if you replace it they don't have a key, and you don't have to give it to them.
- brmgb 8y ago
  > In the US, it's standard for a rental agreement and/or state law to specify that the landlord can enter your property with 24 hours notice even if you're not there, or to enter immediately in case of an emergency. As a European, I find the idea extremely shocking. Here entering the residence of someone without their explicit consent is considered home invasion and can net you a year in jail and a fine of up to 15000 euros. It doesn't matter if you own the property as long as someone else lives their. It remains true if they are not paying. You will need the police and a court order if you want to enter.
  - lil_cain 8y ago
    Worth noting: this kind of rule is both normal, & legal in both IE & UK. The idea that this wasn't the case somewhere sounds weird (although nice!) to my European ears.
- skrause 8y ago
  In Germany the landlord isn't even allowed to keep a copy of the key for the original lock, so obviously you don't have to give them a key of your own lock. All clauses in contracts that require you to give a key to the landlord are automatically void.
xfitm3 8y ago
All of the places I’ve rented did not permit me to change the locks. I did change the cylinder on one place despite the contract and I changed it back before I left. I’m sure I could have been evicted for this but more likely I would just be liable for repairs.

In The Netherlands you have the right to replace the locks with your own locks, as long as you can re-install the original lock once you move out. How is that arranged in the US?

cmg 8y ago

Do you need to provide your landlord with a copy of the key to your new lock? In the US, it's standard for a rental agreement and/or state law to specify that the landlord can enter your property with 24 hours notice even if you're not there, or to enter immediately in case of an emergency.

adenhoed 8y ago
No, if you replace it they don't have a key, and you don't have to give it to them.
brmgb 8y ago
> In the US, it's standard for a rental agreement and/or state law to specify that the landlord can enter your property with 24 hours notice even if you're not there, or to enter immediately in case of an emergency. As a European, I find the idea extremely shocking. Here entering the residence of someone without their explicit consent is considered home invasion and can net you a year in jail and a fine of up to 15000 euros. It doesn't matter if you own the property as long as someone else lives their. It remains true if they are not paying. You will need the police and a court order if you want to enter.
- lil_cain 8y ago
  Worth noting: this kind of rule is both normal, & legal in both IE & UK. The idea that this wasn't the case somewhere sounds weird (although nice!) to my European ears.
skrause 8y ago
In Germany the landlord isn't even allowed to keep a copy of the key for the original lock, so obviously you don't have to give them a key of your own lock. All clauses in contracts that require you to give a key to the landlord are automatically void.

xfitm3 8y ago

All of the places I’ve rented did not permit me to change the locks. I did change the cylinder on one place despite the contract and I changed it back before I left. I’m sure I could have been evicted for this but more likely I would just be liable for repairs.