Locks, doors and windows in a Berwick rental
The security and access standards older homes most often fail.
In short: Locks and windows are two of the 15 standards. In older Berwick rentals, worn hardware is the usual problem.
What the standards ask
External doors must lock, and external windows that open must have a working latch.
Doors that bind
A front door that binds in its frame may not latch properly, so the lock cannot do its job.
Loose hardware
Handles and locks that are loose or partly missing are a quick fix, but must be done before listing.
Stiff windows
A window that will not open or close smoothly may not latch either. Adjustment usually solves it.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Berwick. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
