"Nightjar" wrote in message
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On 31/07/2013 18:34, tim..... wrote:

"Nightjar" wrote in message
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On 31/07/2013 17:16, tim..... wrote:
Just moved into my new flat.

It has DPS "High Security" locks which are (presumably) un-pickable.

However, I have one key which own both the communal front door and my
own flat's door.

I guessing that means that I can't change the cylinder and get a batch
of new keys as they then wont be able to open the front door (unless
that is, there's only one common door keying)...

More accurately, you won't be able to open both with the same key. You
could always have two keys, one for each door.

Well obviously.

But I'm not going to spend the stupid amount that they want for (a
replacement of) this lock and lose the convenience

Do you have the authority to have new keys cut for your front door?

I don't see why not. I'm a long leaseholder (of a two bed flat) I can't see
how the freeholder can reasonably restrict me to only two keys. If I was a
LL (letting to two people) I'd need a third.

If not then neither would the previous tenant and you should be able to
find out from the landlord just how many keys have been authorised for
your lock.

Hm,

The MA has recently changed. They couldn't even come up with the proof from
the old MA that the previous leaseholder paid all that was owing. (I've had
to take a risk on that).

I have no faith that if I asked: "How many keys did the previous leaseholder
have authorised?" that I would get a sensible answer.

If that matches the number you have, you don't have a problem.

I agree. I just don't see that I can get there. (Though I admit that I
didn't even consider this option when I posted, so I suppose this would be
the "normal" solution even if it doesn't work for me now)