Post by High Priestess on Apr 10, 2016 0:48:06 GMT
Lisa shared April 9 2016
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Lisa
To lock or not to lock
Hi I have a small dilemma regarding locking doors.
As I offer 2 bedrooms and bathrooms and WC in my personal residence I am debating about exchanging some door handles to lockable ones
I already have that to our private master suite .
Also our son and daughters rooms are locked as well
Would it be to fussy to also lock areas that the guests have no excess to as all areas are listed on site as I don't want nosy parkers ?
Also I don't talk about house alarm with guests as we sleep at our house when guest are booked in as I don't want problems with people setting of alarms as I would be charged from security company for attending without course
But with my insurance it says if the should be a problem on the premises and alarm was not set it might hinder my claim
Any thoughts please
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Zandra
Zandra15 hours ago
Are you sure your insurance is even valid? Do they know you're taking in paid guests? Most won't insure under these circumstances
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Lisa
Lisa15 hours ago
Yes because we also run part of our business from our house so that is not an issue what do you think about the locks thinking on doing it tomorrow
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Zandra
Zandra15 hours ago
Do what you feel comfortable with. I have no locks in my place aside from the front door and the bathroom and would never change it. I also hate seeing locks in hosts homes but that's just me. I prefer to go with trust.
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Lisa
Lisa15 hours ago
I have always locked my husband and my personal section specially when our children where younger and had loads of friends over and party's
Like that no intoxicated person would end up in our bed!!
As we do run also a business and have an office I feel now it's a good move
Thank you for talking it through with me it helps just putting it out thete
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Jacquie
Jacquie12 hours ago
I have a lock on my bedroom and don't keep valuables or money round the house where it's accessible.
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Erica
Erica12 hours ago
I rent out my lower level - I still have storage/laundry down there which I keep locked when I have guests. I toyed with putting a lock on the bedroom door in the apartment - but ultimately decided against it. I don't go in the basement when people are here so seemed redundant.
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Erica
Erica12 hours ago
I should note as well - the door (exterior) between the spaces is dead bolted and latch from my side.
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helga
helga7 hours ago
I have no lock on my door, being alone whilst half my guests are men. I grew up in a family pension with some permanent tenants and various guests and no room was ever locked but for bathrooms. That system never changed till the house was sold 8 years ago. No rape, no theft in 60 years...
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Edith
Edith5 hours ago
I did not lock my doors in the apartment I share with my guests for nearly 1 1/2 years. These are old doors over 100 years and I can only install interior locks. I have some beautiful trinkets, most of them are locked in glass cases, jewels are in the bank and life at home where I live, being retired, is based on trust. I hope this will last over 60 years, as at Helga ...
Gerry and Rashid
Gerry and Rashid7 hours ago
Sounds like Alcatraz...lol. Seriously if you are that distrustful of guests then the answer has to be yes. Only you can decide what makes you comfortable
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Rich
Rich6 hours ago
Alcatraz? Not constructive/productive advice at all.
Lisa, absolutely lock the areas you don't want them to have access to. And I'd be more concerned if you weren't distrustful of complete strangers being in your home. Being safe and secure is completely fine. You can still offer a fantastic experience for your guest. It's YOUR home, your assets that you need to protect. So put those provisions and securities in place.
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helga
helga5 hours ago
Rich, this is the ANECDOTES forum, there is no obligation in the rules to be constructive and productive, so it's a bit strange for a new member to jump in scolding for lack of it. Locking every room in my house whilst dangerous guests roam, sounds funny to me too. For sure, you can start that way if you feel threatened, but it wears off after a few dozen guests ;-))
Rich
Rich5 hours ago
Thanks for pointing out the obvious, Helga. I didn't realize there was a rule either that I had to comment a specific way to your liking being a new member or not. Speaking of scolding and calling the kettle black.
Erica
Erica5 hours ago
Sorry - totally hypocritical slamming someone for being new while saying anything is permitted. #outsidersnotwelcome I have never participated in a board with such bullying by people who consider themselves 'experts' .. And then they wonder why AB is taking away control. Because the old guard can't behave as adults.
helga
helga5 hours ago
Ah, Rich, that would not be a hard rule, I like most ways. Even if a disapproving statement as very first entrance into a forum may be a bit more difficult to like But maybe you have a rough charm ;-)
Rich
Rich5 hours ago
Helga.. Please keep your judgmental opinions and insults to yourself. I have zero desire to engage in a conversation with you. Thank you.
Jacquie
Jacquie3 hours ago
Now now we r meant to be on the same side all helping each other out and sharing experiences, be nice.
Christina
Christinaan hour ago
I do not have locks inside the house and no issues. We each have to decide what makes each of us comfortable. There is no one-size-fits-all. Let's all play nice!
Jimena
Jimena6 hours ago
totally agree with Rich !
I have had roommates for a while and always had key to my room and key for their room . Now with different people getting in an out my apartment and no time to bonding and trusting there is no chance for me to not lock my roon door . I gave them keys to their room and they lock it why would I not do it myself?!?! . It is totally understandable if you dont want to lock doors if you will be home most of the time , ofcourse you are there! But for busy Hosts I would not recommend it . Enjoy your guests save the headaches!
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helga
helga5 hours ago
We have open atelier doors once or twice a year, on those weekends up to 400 people trott through the atelier, that is my home and the place I rent as well. The first time I hid everything: money, camera, electronic devices, everything of value and low weight, business papers. I got nervous as soon as there were groups in all rooms and maybe the other guardians of the temple were all distracted. That wore off over the years too. Last year I was alone as all other artists that should have been present could not make it. 2 rooms, a guarden full of artworks, about 350 visitors and me. I slid the macbook between the cutting boards in the kitchen when not in use, hung my camera in the bathroom when I was not taking pictures and put my handbag in a cupboard. No locks on either. Nothing stolen. No bonds with the visitors, half of them were tourists. Not that I had chosen that, it happened due to delayed flights and a family emergency, but it did not stress me either. Not any more ;-))
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Lisa
Lisa5 hours ago
Oh my goodness have I opened Pandora's box ..lol
Helga to comment on your reply ,yes I am new to hosting put not to life .
Our house is amazing and we where owner builders so there is a lot of sentiment with our home itself and the contents
We also still have two of our children living at home who should not feel uncomfortable
As we work full time and also stay at our apartment
It makes sense to me as when we go skiing where we stay private cupboard s and rooms of limits are always secured
In Australia no one seems to take offends to that
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Rich
Rich5 hours ago
You will be fantastic Lisa! Safety and security above all. They are still strangers no matter how you dress it up.
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Lisa
Lisa5 hours ago
Thank you Rich sorry about getting some feathers ruffled a value your thoughts
I am an extremely sensitive person that's also why I would never want to put anyone in a position about being in areas that are out of bounds. Cheers
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helga
helga4 hours ago
Sorry to have offended you. I won't post on your threads again.
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Rich
Rich4 hours ago
No problem at all Lisa. Everyone has the power to choose what they wrote. My original came off as negative when it wasn't intended that way.
Regardless. Best of luck Lisa.
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C C
C C3 hours ago
What is this thing you call a lock?
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Jessa
Jessa11 minutes ago
How on earth did this escalate?? Lock or not whatever makes you feel safe, it's primarily about perception -> stress reduction -> healthy life.
www.airbnb.com/groups/content/content-216625
LisaTo lock or not to lock
Hi I have a small dilemma regarding locking doors.
As I offer 2 bedrooms and bathrooms and WC in my personal residence I am debating about exchanging some door handles to lockable ones
I already have that to our private master suite .
Also our son and daughters rooms are locked as well
Would it be to fussy to also lock areas that the guests have no excess to as all areas are listed on site as I don't want nosy parkers ?
Also I don't talk about house alarm with guests as we sleep at our house when guest are booked in as I don't want problems with people setting of alarms as I would be charged from security company for attending without course
But with my insurance it says if the should be a problem on the premises and alarm was not set it might hinder my claim
Any thoughts please
19 comments
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Zandra
Zandra15 hours ago
Are you sure your insurance is even valid? Do they know you're taking in paid guests? Most won't insure under these circumstances
Reply Like
Lisa
Lisa15 hours ago
Yes because we also run part of our business from our house so that is not an issue what do you think about the locks thinking on doing it tomorrow
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Zandra
Zandra15 hours ago
Do what you feel comfortable with. I have no locks in my place aside from the front door and the bathroom and would never change it. I also hate seeing locks in hosts homes but that's just me. I prefer to go with trust.
Reply Like
Lisa
Lisa15 hours ago
I have always locked my husband and my personal section specially when our children where younger and had loads of friends over and party's
Like that no intoxicated person would end up in our bed!!
As we do run also a business and have an office I feel now it's a good move
Thank you for talking it through with me it helps just putting it out thete
Reply Like
Jacquie
Jacquie12 hours ago
I have a lock on my bedroom and don't keep valuables or money round the house where it's accessible.
Reply Like
Erica
Erica12 hours ago
I rent out my lower level - I still have storage/laundry down there which I keep locked when I have guests. I toyed with putting a lock on the bedroom door in the apartment - but ultimately decided against it. I don't go in the basement when people are here so seemed redundant.
Reply Like
Erica
Erica12 hours ago
I should note as well - the door (exterior) between the spaces is dead bolted and latch from my side.
Reply Like
helga
helga7 hours ago
I have no lock on my door, being alone whilst half my guests are men. I grew up in a family pension with some permanent tenants and various guests and no room was ever locked but for bathrooms. That system never changed till the house was sold 8 years ago. No rape, no theft in 60 years...
Reply Like 1 reply
Edith
Edith5 hours ago
I did not lock my doors in the apartment I share with my guests for nearly 1 1/2 years. These are old doors over 100 years and I can only install interior locks. I have some beautiful trinkets, most of them are locked in glass cases, jewels are in the bank and life at home where I live, being retired, is based on trust. I hope this will last over 60 years, as at Helga ...
Gerry and Rashid
Gerry and Rashid7 hours ago
Sounds like Alcatraz...lol. Seriously if you are that distrustful of guests then the answer has to be yes. Only you can decide what makes you comfortable
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Rich
Rich6 hours ago
Alcatraz? Not constructive/productive advice at all.
Lisa, absolutely lock the areas you don't want them to have access to. And I'd be more concerned if you weren't distrustful of complete strangers being in your home. Being safe and secure is completely fine. You can still offer a fantastic experience for your guest. It's YOUR home, your assets that you need to protect. So put those provisions and securities in place.
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helga
helga5 hours ago
Rich, this is the ANECDOTES forum, there is no obligation in the rules to be constructive and productive, so it's a bit strange for a new member to jump in scolding for lack of it. Locking every room in my house whilst dangerous guests roam, sounds funny to me too. For sure, you can start that way if you feel threatened, but it wears off after a few dozen guests ;-))
Rich
Rich5 hours ago
Thanks for pointing out the obvious, Helga. I didn't realize there was a rule either that I had to comment a specific way to your liking being a new member or not. Speaking of scolding and calling the kettle black.
Erica
Erica5 hours ago
Sorry - totally hypocritical slamming someone for being new while saying anything is permitted. #outsidersnotwelcome I have never participated in a board with such bullying by people who consider themselves 'experts' .. And then they wonder why AB is taking away control. Because the old guard can't behave as adults.
helga
helga5 hours ago
Ah, Rich, that would not be a hard rule, I like most ways. Even if a disapproving statement as very first entrance into a forum may be a bit more difficult to like But maybe you have a rough charm ;-)
Rich
Rich5 hours ago
Helga.. Please keep your judgmental opinions and insults to yourself. I have zero desire to engage in a conversation with you. Thank you.
Jacquie
Jacquie3 hours ago
Now now we r meant to be on the same side all helping each other out and sharing experiences, be nice.
Christina
Christinaan hour ago
I do not have locks inside the house and no issues. We each have to decide what makes each of us comfortable. There is no one-size-fits-all. Let's all play nice!
Jimena
Jimena6 hours ago
totally agree with Rich !
I have had roommates for a while and always had key to my room and key for their room . Now with different people getting in an out my apartment and no time to bonding and trusting there is no chance for me to not lock my roon door . I gave them keys to their room and they lock it why would I not do it myself?!?! . It is totally understandable if you dont want to lock doors if you will be home most of the time , ofcourse you are there! But for busy Hosts I would not recommend it . Enjoy your guests save the headaches!
Reply Like
helga
helga5 hours ago
We have open atelier doors once or twice a year, on those weekends up to 400 people trott through the atelier, that is my home and the place I rent as well. The first time I hid everything: money, camera, electronic devices, everything of value and low weight, business papers. I got nervous as soon as there were groups in all rooms and maybe the other guardians of the temple were all distracted. That wore off over the years too. Last year I was alone as all other artists that should have been present could not make it. 2 rooms, a guarden full of artworks, about 350 visitors and me. I slid the macbook between the cutting boards in the kitchen when not in use, hung my camera in the bathroom when I was not taking pictures and put my handbag in a cupboard. No locks on either. Nothing stolen. No bonds with the visitors, half of them were tourists. Not that I had chosen that, it happened due to delayed flights and a family emergency, but it did not stress me either. Not any more ;-))
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Lisa
Lisa5 hours ago
Oh my goodness have I opened Pandora's box ..lol
Helga to comment on your reply ,yes I am new to hosting put not to life .
Our house is amazing and we where owner builders so there is a lot of sentiment with our home itself and the contents
We also still have two of our children living at home who should not feel uncomfortable
As we work full time and also stay at our apartment
It makes sense to me as when we go skiing where we stay private cupboard s and rooms of limits are always secured
In Australia no one seems to take offends to that
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Rich
Rich5 hours ago
You will be fantastic Lisa! Safety and security above all. They are still strangers no matter how you dress it up.
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Lisa
Lisa5 hours ago
Thank you Rich sorry about getting some feathers ruffled a value your thoughts
I am an extremely sensitive person that's also why I would never want to put anyone in a position about being in areas that are out of bounds. Cheers
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helga
helga4 hours ago
Sorry to have offended you. I won't post on your threads again.
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Rich
Rich4 hours ago
No problem at all Lisa. Everyone has the power to choose what they wrote. My original came off as negative when it wasn't intended that way.
Regardless. Best of luck Lisa.
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C C
C C3 hours ago
What is this thing you call a lock?
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Jessa
Jessa11 minutes ago
How on earth did this escalate?? Lock or not whatever makes you feel safe, it's primarily about perception -> stress reduction -> healthy life.