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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_j7mx5ic wrote

Lord, I go through this with tenants all the time. If you don't have a backup of some kind like a neighbor or a hidden key, then don't set your latch to lock behind you! If you have to turn and lock with your key you'll know whether you have your keys with you or not!

Besides if you're doing it in a way you can get locked out, then you're not throwing your deadbolt and your place is much less secure.

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HumanBoot4428 OP t1_j7nkaun wrote

Thank you for your advice but i was looking for a solution. Good to know though.

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DontBeEvil1 t1_j7nddkq wrote

You know not every door and lock is exactly like your set up, right? And that one can get locked out of their apartment even if they left it with their keys, right?

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_j7numc2 wrote

No, I didn't know that, and I've installed so many locks I should get an honorary locksmith's union card. I just installed one this evening. Unless it's a roommate who's thrown a blind deadbolt, I'm all ears to hear how one gets locked out while actually having the keys to fully functional locks.

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DontBeEvil1 t1_j7o2jtj wrote

I'm sure you're smart enough to figure it out. Instead of paraphrasing, re-read what was actually written. Reading comprehension is so neglected in this day and age.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_j7oeqnk wrote

Nope, I guess I'm not as smart as you think I am. The OP said they locked themselves out. To me that always means that they pulled the door closed with the latch set to lock, while not in possession of their keys. If it's more complicated than that you're going to have to explain it to me instead of blowing smoke.

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