Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2015 · 13 posts · 7 votes
Hi all, a tenant has asked for us to install a lock on the bedroom they have chosen in a large single family house (lease is 1yr, joint tenants). Are there restrictions against this, or conversely is there anything requiring that we do install a lock? The property is in Dorchester.
Real Estate Agent · Boston, MA · Member since 2016 · 65 posts · 32 votes
10y
Glad they asked! Most tenants would just install one. If you do allow it (I don't see the harm), make sure you get a copy of the key in case of emergency.
Real Estate Agent · Boston, MA · Member since 2016 · 65 posts · 32 votes
10y
Glad they asked! Most tenants would just install one. If you do allow it (I don't see the harm), make sure you get a copy of the key in case of emergency.
Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2015 · 13 posts · 7 votes
10y
Thanks David and Greg for the replies! I am worried that in an eviction it might make the joint and several lease be interpreted as separate leases... is that just me being over-cautious?