In article , The Medway Handyman
wrote:
On 31/07/2013 18:53, Nightjar wrote:
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? 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. If that matches the number you have, you don't have a
problem.

Colin Bignell


They might well be security keys. If they have a 'very' long number
stamped on them, only the locksmith who supplied the locks can cut keys,
only with the written authority of the owner.

I understood that it was ruled an infringement of free trade to make that
condition. Certainly I have had no difficulty in obtaining duplicates of
apparently "secure keys" from a repautable locksmith.

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