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My Dad drove up my mountain, in 2009 when I moved to install new locks . The landlord tenant law states it’s the landlord’s responsibility. I have NEVER had a landlord do so… so I do it.

I have rented a home that had a no pick lock , and after calling a locksmith several times from being locked out , I replaced the lock , and I wasn’t there long .. my first court over housing , and while the judge found in my favor , I was not reimbursed for what I had to pay out , that was not my responsibility.

I have come to find , the courts always favor the landlord , who pays higher revenue .. Renting as a woman of age is very hazardous.

My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment. He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!

A good home security tip that you may have never thought about…. Most contractors install the plates with the supplied screws which are only a half inch long and come out with one kick by a burglar. He installed 4 inch screws in their place that go through the door frame and into the framing of the house. They can kick for a long time before they get tired! You can see in the picture the screw in his hand is the screw supplied with the door hardware. Making a burglar make a bunch of noise and be foiled in their initial plan can not only give you time to arm yourself but they will most likely move on to an easier target.

Mariana Harrison

DFW, TX REALTOR