I'm moving in with a roommate that I don't personally know. I trust her but.......?

Question

....I want to put a lock on my door upon moving in. Just for privacy issues. How can I do this in a way that's not rude?

Answer 1

Discuss it with the roommate, not really to ask permission, but as a heads-up.  It is a delicate issue to talk about with someone you don't really know, but you are right to be concerned about your belongings if you will be living with a stranger.  It's best to address it up-front, so you will never have to wonder or worry about your things or your space when you are not there.

Answer 2

There is nothing rude about it especially if you dont know that person very well, and I dont even care if you know that person unless it is family, you should put a lock on your door.

Reason 1: if they bring friends over you dont know they may go to your room mistakenly or on purpose

Reason 2: It protects your privacy and personal items, that person will not be able to unintentionally borrow stuff, they will actually have to ask you.

Reason3: Privacy

Reason4: If they dont understand, there is something wrong with them anyways, and maybe you shouldnt have them move in with you.

Reason5: Not unless you did a personal background check, who is this person

You dont have to listen to my advice, but I have had at least half a dozen roomates in my lifetime and I will never do so again. It is worth the money to live by yourself.

Good luck

Answer 3

You don't even need to say anything.There's nothing wrong with having a lock on your door.Even when it's family you live with.Go ahead.Do it,or have a locksmith do it when she's at work or something.

Answer 4

just tell your roomate that u like privacy and u dont no her that good. and i think your rommate will understand.

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Keith

Answer 5

talk to her about it. maybe she will understand!

Answer 6

Just say your putting a lock on your door for privacy.  You my have a guy over.  Don't say trust issues.

Answer 7

You could install the lock when she isn't home. If she asks just tell her that you always had a lock on your bedroom door and you feel more comfortable with one. I wouldn't bring it up or bring it to her attention only if she asks, then you can explain to her, but I wouldn't make a big deal out of it.

Answer 8

try to be friendly and try to know each other i have hope i know u and the roommate will ge along good luck!

Answer 9

You dont' trust her, and you probably shouldn't if you don't know her.  

Just put a locking doorknob on and if they ask about it, just say that you want to ensure your privacy when you aren't there from anyone who might be in the apartment.   You don't really need to explain this.  offer to help your roomie put one on their room too.

Answer 10

Locks can be picked.  Offending her may make her more curious.

If you want to be safe while you're in your room, consider a chain instead of a lock.  You're more important than your things.

Answer 11

Advise her to do it to.

You can't always trust what any visitors

to the house might do.

Answer 12

Just tell her you've always had a lock on all your bedroom doors and you just feel more comfortable that way.