bailiffs and locksmith

[peterpiper]

A colleague has asked what happens if locksmith turns up with bailiff but is not his house.
Only renting. Who pays for the change of lock/damage ? Does locksmith provide new lock
and set of keys ? Can landlord object to this ?

[echat11]

des8 MIKE770 Can you please take a look and advise, many thanks.

[peterpiper]

A colleague has asked what happens if locksmith turns up with bailiff but is not his house.
Only renting. Who pays for the change of lock/damage ? Does locksmith provide new lock
and set of keys ? Can landlord object to this ?

I don't understand what you mean ? Have I said or done something inappropriate ?
Please clarify

[echat11]

I don't understand what you mean ? Have I said or done something inappropriate ?
Please clarify

Just asked some members to look at your post and advise.

[peterpiper]

Just asked some members to look at your post and advise.

Thank you for doing that

[islandgirl]

Landlord cannot object if given a set of keys I believe. However are the actions of the baliff correct (ie does the tenant owe money?) If so I would say it is the tenant who must pay for the repair. If the baliff made a mistake the baliff should pay.

[peterpiper]

Landlord cannot object if given a set of keys I believe. However are the actions of the baliff correct (ie does the tenant owe money?) If so I would say it is the tenant who must pay for the repair. If the baliff made a mistake the baliff should pay.

And if tenant refuses or cannot pay ?
But landlord would have to be there to give permission ?
Tenant can't give permission surely ?
And if the tenant isn't there ?
And if tenant has no money ?

A strange scenario

[islandgirl]

The post is a strange scanrio because why would a baliff come with a locksmith? That is usually for an eviction...they would not break into a residential property. There is a lot more to this than we have been told.
The house must be secure - tenant has a duty to protect the property - yes they should tell the LL what has happened and offer to pay. No LL would want their house unlocked - people break in and steal copper pipes etc - the important rule is to give LL copies of keys
If tenant isn't there how do they know what has happened - strange question
If tenant has no money then he will have to contact LL and ask him to change the lock and be willing to pay LL back or agree to deduction from his deposit when he leaves

[GoodFollow]

Very strange situation, but I think the LL have to say his word too. As long as this land is his ownership, he must be the one in charge. There are details that should be taken in sight, but I don't think you have to pay from your pocket for the lock, more than that, I think it will be right you to pick a locksmith kingston, the one you trust and this locksmith to be paid