Do I have the Right of locking my Bedroom Door in a rented apartment?

Q. I want to know if i have the right of locking my bedroom door/or a closet door and or installing a key-lock on my bedroom door if the apartment is rented? Landlord would not have the key to the door. All of my imported documents/money/jewelry would be kept there. My lease only talks about an alarm system... but not any other things like locking a closet or bedroom door.

A. It would be best to go with the closet just in the fact that if there is ever a fire (or whatever emergency may be going on) in your building, someone would have to get to you

If you truly want to put a key-lock on your bedroom door, talk to the landlord first. Most places don't mind changing things out as long as you return it to the original when you move out, however, expect the landlord to bring up the fire-code.

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If I rent a room out in my house, does my landlord have the right know how much I am charging for the room?

Q. I am renting out a room in my 3 bedroom house that i myself am renting. My landlord wants a application and wants to meet the new tenant. Do they need to know how much i charged for the room? I understand wanting to know who he is but why do they need to know what I charged? They rented it to me on my income alone! So I think its none of there business!

A. Look at it from your landlord's position. If your landlord is responsible for honoring the lease, and paying for suitable, comparable housing in case, for some reason, the house is no longer inhabitable (burned down, flood, whatever), He or she needs to know what a suitable amount would be. Also, what if the landlord has problems with the new tenant (destroying things, drugs, excessive visitors etc.) What happens if you move out and the new tenant refuses to go? How is the landlord going to evict? Is the lease between you and the new tenant only? Does your lease allow subletting? Don't you see that if the new tenant has an accident, the landlord's insurance may be effected. I wouldn't keep the information secret. How does it hurt you to tell? Won't the landlord get a copy of the lease anyway? dont you think he or she can just ask the new tenant and find out later? Why hide information he can get on his own. I would just tell the landlord because it makes things feel honest. And a good relationship with your landlord may be the best choice.

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How to insulate a very draughty window on the cheap?

Q. I have a window in my room, 3'x3', which is very old and draughty; I can feel a 'breeze' sitting about 2m away from it now.
What is the cheapest way to insulate the window??
I am a poor student so really can't afford to fork out for any long term repairs, plus i'm only renting! (landlord refuses to fix/replace it...)

A. There are also insulation tapes, which are fuzzy on one side and sticky on the ohter, if the window is letting air in through gaps in the existing insulation or between the pains where it opens. If you are not using the window you can also use duct tape or clear mailing tape (for better appearance to block off any offensive winds. Since you are renting I would not recommend doing anything that is permanent such as nails or adhesives like silicone, since the owner can charge you for repairs after your renting contract is over, even if what you did was a good upgrade (such as replacing the window). Tape is the best bet in my eyes as a renter.

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what should i write when a landlord ask for a tenant profile?

Q. this is my first time renting.. my landlord ask for profile what should i write?

A. Never heard of this. Perhaps you should look elsewhere as this seems rather suspicious. This person appears to be wanting to know things about you that are in no way relevant to renting accommodation.

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