Broken Garage Lock

Hah yep! We like the place, not the agent or owner.. we are looking to move on, finding it difficult in the area we want to move to with a doggo.

You're correct on the quiet enjoyment and privacy, we haven't breached them due to .. not wanting to be kicked out and having to sign a lease somewhere we dislike or an area we don't want to live in.

 

So you broke it. Brass or steel doesnt snap unless forced. The lock may have needed lubricant but breaking it off seals your fate. Unfortunately its not always easy to remove a broken key and unless you can remove it and the lock and take it to a locksmith it can be costly for onsite calls. Many locks cant be removed without turning a key !!

 

And this is one reason why I prefer to own... I’ll mow my damn lawn when I please, or when my wife yells at me.... whichever occurs first... usually the yelling

 

I did break it! Not denying that one bit, the lock itself is easy to turn that's not the issue.

The key just snapped on normal usage, also it's brass.

 

Taaadaaaaa. Simples.

 

Kaaaapow.

 

haha, 1st world problems

 

Got them about 15 mins before posting the image, $17 breaking the bank.

Cost isn't the issue, the LL and PM are as you put it ever so lightly, toxic.

 

Don't throw out the broken key. Put it back into the lock when you terminate the lease. A bit of loktite will make sure that it won't come out too easily.

 

Brass keys can break without being forced - it has happened to me...

 

Just to buck the trend a little..... I'm not questioning your version of events, but keep in mind PM's hear this all the time and do tend to become a little cynical! - How did the toilet seat break? Oh I just placed it down gently and it completely fell apart!
- how did the door come off the hinge? Oh I just carefully and with great care closed the door and it fell off!
- how did that hole in the wall get there? Oh a deranged moth got a fright and just flew head first into the wall and put a big hole in it!

You get the picture I'm sure I know in this case there are other ongoing issues but generally speaking I wouldn't take this response from the PM as being deliberately difficult. From the PM perspective either you broke it and you pay for it, or it broke in normal use and the owner pays for it. At the end of the day as PMs we represent the owner, and I can assure you the first thing the owner will say is "why am I paying for it when the tenant broke it!"

Again not suggesting your version isn't accurate, but the response from the PM is understandable.

- Luke

 

That's the reason we receive from the plumbing overflowing sue to small pipes that need replacing.

Or when they've done something wrong like send a tradesman around without us knowing.

Yes I get your point and it's valid, just not in this case.

 

Agree

I’ve had a meter tap brake when trying to turn off the mains for a leaky tap. I barely felt any resistance and was only using the force one would normally use when turning off a tap.