Keys for Window Locks

[REPLA]

We just brought an apartment which has 3 windows, each with a lock. During our final inspection, we noted no keys were provided for any of the window locks. We brought this to our lawyer's attention, but he believes this does not need to be supplied. Settlement is in a weeks time.

We were under the impression it's necessary as we are unable to open the windows otherwise.

Is this correct?

 

[westminster]

I don't think that is correct at all. All locks should have keys provided.

 

[Terry_w]

This happens often - keys and remotes go missing. What does your contract say?

 

[REPLA]

Contract was standard. Did not mention keys specifically. If that's our mistake, then so be it.

 

[DaveM]

There will be a key number on each lock, note the number and go to a local key cutter and they can cut some new ones for you

 

[Propertunity]

We just brought an apartment which has 3 windows, each with a lock. During our final inspection, we noted no keys were provided for any of the window locks. We brought this to our lawyer's attention, but he believes this does not need to be supplied. Settlement is in a weeks time.
We were under the impression it's necessary as we are unable to open the windows otherwise. Is this correct?

I have never seen a contract of sale that has "keys" or "remotes" as an inclusion. It is self evident that the keys need to be handed over at settlement.

We do lots of presettlement inspections for our clients and always demand to check keys in all locks and remotes are working - otherwise settlement is delayed or money held back out of the sale proceeds until the vendor makes good.

 

[Scott No Mates]

Call a locksmith - problem solved.

 

[andrew_de_a]

^^^^agreed

If you tried to delay settlement in Vic for this you would probably get lobbed with penalty interest

 

[S.T]

They might be keyed alike with the front door key, I usually do that with my properties.

 

[NicW]

its in your interest to re-key all locks and cheap to do so. Good insurance!

 

[TMNT]

would insurnace cover you if you bought a house, and the previous owner/tenant/friend still had the keys and entered the premises and trashed and stole stuff?

 

[Big Will]

prevention is better than cure