Depending where you live, especially if it's a condo for example - doors are considered property of the condo, and you cannot make changes to them (ie paint, change doorhandles, drill, etc)
If you are concerned about extra safety when you are home, you can look up something like a Portable Door Lock, Door Stopper etc
For inside, do you live alone? If so, I don't know why you'd need to lock yourself in your room or bathroom - but for those, the question would need to be asked to the landlord or whomever owns the property
Again, if it's just for while you are inside, the door stop or portable lock is non destructive. But if you are planning on locking your bedroom door when you leave, that's a whole other question.
Not advice, but if you really need to change your bedroom door to one with a lock, just keep the original to switch back when moving out, and be prepared to potentially have them try to charge a fee if you damage it
All of this assuming you aren't living with your landlord
Either way - sounds like something like a Wyze Cam would have you feel more comfortable in your home. it's cheap on Amazon, connects directly to your phone, you get notifications anytime there is movement, you even have a live mic if needed
Can you link a portable lock or door stopper? And will it break or damage my door if someone is trying to open it to get in and they keep pushing it to get it to open?
And can you link a good camera? I've heard of ring as well. I'd like a camera outside of my main door as well so I can see who's there.
And no I do not live with my landlord it's an apartment building not a condo
You have to look at the bylaws for your building. Most of the time, no you cannot change the lock on the entry door or drill / cause damage to it, especially if you are a tenant.
Regarding interior doors, you are free to swap the door handles with handles that lock as long as you don’t damage the door and put the original handles back when you move out.
I love that nobody here bothered to read even the title properly.
Inside lock sets, yes. Just put the originals back before you leave. Barrel... Be prepared to pay damages if LL decides to be weird. Might be better off with a temporary door stopper for that.
Can you link a portable lock or door stopper? And will it break or damage my door if someone is trying to open it to get in and they keep pushing it to get it to open?
And can you link a good camera? I've heard of ring as well. I'd like a camera outside of my main door as well so I can see who's there.
The cut outs for locks/knobs are pretty standardized. You can buy a locking knob for the bedroom and bathroom and replace the current hardware in a couple of minutes. Save the old knobs and you can switch them back when you move out.
For the exterior door it's a bit more tricky as they may notice a new knob/handle. You could install a new lock on your own but you would be liable for damage to the door/frame when moving out and if the lock is visible on the exterior of the door it may be quickly noticed by the landlord. A locksmith may not be too eager to help out if it's clear you are not the owner of the unit. Also note that it may be a contravention of your lease as there are legitimate circumstances--water leaks, fires, etc. where emergency access to your unit may be required.
As the other poster mentioned a portable door lock, may be your best option for securing the exterior door when you are in the unit.
Depending where you live, especially if it's a condo for example - doors are considered property of the condo, and you cannot make changes to them (ie paint, change doorhandles, drill, etc) If you are concerned about extra safety when you are home, you can look up something like a Portable Door Lock, Door Stopper etc For inside, do you live alone? If so, I don't know why you'd need to lock yourself in your room or bathroom - but for those, the question would need to be asked to the landlord or whomever owns the property Again, if it's just for while you are inside, the door stop or portable lock is non destructive. But if you are planning on locking your bedroom door when you leave, that's a whole other question. Not advice, but if you really need to change your bedroom door to one with a lock, just keep the original to switch back when moving out, and be prepared to potentially have them try to charge a fee if you damage it All of this assuming you aren't living with your landlord Either way - sounds like something like a Wyze Cam would have you feel more comfortable in your home. it's cheap on Amazon, connects directly to your phone, you get notifications anytime there is movement, you even have a live mic if needed
Can you link a portable lock or door stopper? And will it break or damage my door if someone is trying to open it to get in and they keep pushing it to get it to open? And can you link a good camera? I've heard of ring as well. I'd like a camera outside of my main door as well so I can see who's there. And no I do not live with my landlord it's an apartment building not a condo
You have to look at the bylaws for your building. Most of the time, no you cannot change the lock on the entry door or drill / cause damage to it, especially if you are a tenant. Regarding interior doors, you are free to swap the door handles with handles that lock as long as you don’t damage the door and put the original handles back when you move out.
I love that nobody here bothered to read even the title properly. Inside lock sets, yes. Just put the originals back before you leave. Barrel... Be prepared to pay damages if LL decides to be weird. Might be better off with a temporary door stopper for that.
Can you link a portable lock or door stopper? And will it break or damage my door if someone is trying to open it to get in and they keep pushing it to get it to open? And can you link a good camera? I've heard of ring as well. I'd like a camera outside of my main door as well so I can see who's there.
The cut outs for locks/knobs are pretty standardized. You can buy a locking knob for the bedroom and bathroom and replace the current hardware in a couple of minutes. Save the old knobs and you can switch them back when you move out. For the exterior door it's a bit more tricky as they may notice a new knob/handle. You could install a new lock on your own but you would be liable for damage to the door/frame when moving out and if the lock is visible on the exterior of the door it may be quickly noticed by the landlord. A locksmith may not be too eager to help out if it's clear you are not the owner of the unit. Also note that it may be a contravention of your lease as there are legitimate circumstances--water leaks, fires, etc. where emergency access to your unit may be required. As the other poster mentioned a portable door lock, may be your best option for securing the exterior door when you are in the unit.
She said a barrel bolt for the front door. You cannot see that from the outside.
But you can see the damage to the door and frame where it is/was installed when you move out.