If you jointly own the house then yes you can put a lock on your bedroom door.
I want to put a lock on my bedroom door.
If your bedroom has one of these pocket doors the best way to lock them may be a hook lock.
If you want personalized legal advice that you can rely on you will have to hire an attorney not simply ask a question on avvo.
These may be a push button lock or a simple turning lever in the center of the door.
Also in the event of a house fire you want to be able to open your door quickly and easily a lock could prevent this.
Best to mention to a solicitor though.
However these locks don t provide a high level of security.
An interior door can be designed to only lock from the inside to allow for privacy in the room.
Generally interior doors do not need keyed locks so they probably have a thumb lock.
There are plenty of locks that can keep people out of your bedroom.
Otherwise you have the right to lock the door and keep the room private.
These locks can be locked from the inside by the simple push of the button on the knob.
Posted on 03 01 2011 at 11 24pm.
The most common type of bedroom door lock for those looking mainly for privacy is the simple push button lock.
Here are some considerations when making your selection.
Bedroom door locks should at minimum ensure privacy when necessary.
I wouldnt put a lock on the bedroom door as if your child comes to get you for a reason and they can t open your door it could cause some distress.
You could put a cylinder lock up high and drill into the underside of the top cross member of the jamb.
You may have to provide the owner with a key if that is part of your rental agreement with him to be used in case of emergency.
These locks are metal hooks that come out of the door and latch onto a bar in the frame.
Locks can be put onto bi fold doors but you will need to drill a hole in the door jamb.
With the emotional abuse going on i d say you ve got more grounds for it that most.
Could you use a lockable box in the mean time.