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Door Lock Problems

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  • 03-05-2011 10:26pm
    #1
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭


    had issues with my door lock and had to get a locksmith in.
    I own the apartment, but was wondering could I recoup the costs somehow (insurance as part of maintenance fee, homebond, etc)?

    (btw mods, please feel free to move if in the wrong section)


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    athtrasna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭athtrasna


    Most probably no...unless it's a very new door and you can pursue the manufacturer.

    Homebond is for structural problems and the block insurance doesn't cover individual unit doors AND there is generally an excess of at least €500 but these days more like €1500!


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    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    okay, thanks
    knew I was clutching at straws a bit, but wanted to explore every avenue as it was a 3 figure sum
    probably didnt help either that I got the work done first, but I couldnt spend weeks struggling to get in my own front door


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Most insurance policies will only cover lock replacement after a break-in. That's if you have your own insurance policy :)
    No, your block's policy wouldn't cover this cost.


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