Our tenant claims a first floor flat must have a Yale lock?

Reply to the comment left by Dennis Forrest at 12/09/2022 – 16:27Key on a hook, although good for a fire risk and I can see the merit. What about someone forcing a window while the property is vacant. They then have a key to open the door and remove goods at will.

Reply to the comment left by Richard G at 24/09/2022 – 21:30
Property is a holiday home and has good quality but not expensive furniture. The only ‘valuable’ in the property is a 32 inch smart TV. The property is a modern terrace type property. The properties either side are occupied most of the time by the owners.
Any burglar breaking in to most properties will find some keys. It is rare for residents of any property to take every house key out with them, every time they go out – there will be some spare keys around the property. Often car keys might be easily visible.

Reply to the comment left by Richard G at 24/09/2022 – 21:30
What you say is true – with my only burglary (interrupted) they had found the front door key having broken a window to get in; that way they have an easy way out. Personally, I’d be more worried about the fire risk that the burglary risk. I’d prefer to be able to get out myself if there’s a fire.