Ask HN: Can My Landlord Give Everyone the Same Key?

1 points by rayvy 7 years ago | 2 comments

In California, are there any rules that say a property owner/manager must give all tenants a unique key? I ask because lately there’s been an old lady at my complex that keeps mistakenly trying to come into my room. How is my property owner/manager not liable for any damages (if they occur) when they give everyone the same key?

Gibbon1 7 years ago |

> How is my property owner/manager not liable for any damages (if they occur) when they give everyone the same key?

Landlord is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe an secure place. The law just about anywhere specifies working locks on doors and windows. And they are liable for damages if something happens. For instance rape victims have successfully sued landlords for failing to maintain locks on doors and windows.

thallavajhula 7 years ago |

I'm not sure if this questions qualifies to be posted here on HN.