Not unless you intend on locking someone in the bedroom for a long period of time with no means of getting out, and keep them there against their will. In which case, that would be illegal. But, if you just want to keep the room locked and not use the room, then no. The only way something is illegal is if it infringes upon other peoples' rights, or puts them in danger.
It depends on local building codes and fire safety regulations. In some jurisdictions, having a lock on the outside of a bedroom door may be considered a safety hazard in case of emergencies, while in others it may be allowed as long as there is a way to easily unlock it from the inside. It's best to check your local regulations to determine legality.
The past tense of lock is locked. Can you lock the door on your way out? I already locked it.
In many places, owning lock picks is legal. However, using lock picks to break into a property without permission is illegal. It's important to check your local laws and ensure you have a legitimate reason for owning lock picks, such as locksmithing or hobbyist practice.
In Indiana, it is generally legal to possess lock pick tools unless there is intent to use them for illegal purposes such as burglary. It is important to use lock pick tools responsibly and in accordance with the law.
Picking a lock is considered unforced entry, as it does not involve damaging or breaking the lock or door to gain access. It involves skillfully manipulating the lock mechanism to unlock it without using the original key.
It is legal to own lock picks in California as long as you are not using them for criminal purposes. However, possessing lock picks with the intent to commit a crime, such as burglary or theft, is illegal.
You should use a privacy lock, one which can be opened by you from the outside if need be in case of emergency, etc. but never a padlock.
Lock your bedroom door
when you lock a car door it can not be opened from the outside, ( unless it is picked ), when you double lock it you can not open the door from the inside in the event of someone breaking a window to gain entry.
People get locks only if they need privacy but i think it is legal
if the door opens from the outside but not the inside then check that the door does not have a child lock
If the lock switch is set to unlocked and it will not open from the inside or outside, the door lock arm may have fallen lose. Take the inside door panel off and check around the door levers and door lock.
You need to be a little clearer with your question. If the problem is with the outside door handle not opening the door, the handle is broken and will have to be replaced. If the lock cylinder will not lock or unlock from the outside, the linkage has probably come loose. If the lock button will not lock or unlock the door, the linkage has probably come loose. All of these require removing the inner door panel to investigate further (no big deal). BarryC sandbar905@comcast.net
As long as the door is locked on the outside, the inside door lock of a keyed doorknob will also always be locked from the inside.
I assume you are referring to the lock barrel... Remove the inside trim panel from the door Reach inside the door and find the back of the door lock barrel, you will feel a metal clip on the opposite side of the barrel to the edge of the door (ie. on the windscreen side of the lock). Simply pull the clip towards the windscreen until it comes off (you will have to pull fairly hard), then you can withdraw the lock from the outside of the car. To put it back, slip the lock back through the door from outside, then slide the spring clip back to hold the barrel in place.
* To remove the outside door handle and lock assembly raise the window and remove the door trim panel and watershield * Working through the access hole disengage the plastic clips that secure the outside handle to latch actuating rod and the outside door lock to latch actuating rod * Working through the access hole remove the outside door handle retaining bolts * Remove the handle/lock cylinder assembly from the car
Usually with a key from the outside or thumbolt from the inside.
The lock on the top of the drivers door acts as the power lock switch for the crv, open (up) and close (down) while in the car. To lock all doors from outside the car hold open inside door handle and push down lock on top of door. All doors should lock. Close door.