On Mon, 3 Nov 2014 09:16:09 -0800 (PST), Frank Thompson
wrote:

Doorlatch will not recess when door closes. If knob is turned only slightly so that latch recesses .2 inch it will go ahead and recess. What is the problem?

.... worn out latch, latch strike plate not adjusted - start there

"You shut the door. It doesn't latch, or you have to lift the handle
to get it to latch. This door problem is getting on your nerves—why
not spend five minutes to fix it?"

Read mo

http://www.familyhandyman.com/doors/repair/adjusting-a-door-strike-plate/view-all#ixzz3I1sMkQvS

https://tinyurl.com/nb9498q