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Key Deposit for new rented house

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  • 06-08-2014 4:56pm
    #1
    -dmo7-
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    Hi All,

    Just about to move into a new house and the letting agency is looking for a Key deposit of 50e on top of the deposit for the house. Does this sound normal? Is it something that we should have to put a deposit on?

    Any info would be much appreciated.

    Edit, this isn't for a fob system for parking either, just a normal house key.


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    Kaizersoze81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    10 years of renting I've never heard of a "key deposit". Tell them no.


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    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Is it an actual key or a key-fob thing?

    When I moved into my building there was an access code we could use to get in. Shortly after the management company de-activated the code and insisted everyone use fobs to gain entry, this was at a cost of €50 per fob.

    So instead of me being down 50 quid we decided I would cover the cost and when I move out the person who takes my place will need to pay €50 for my fob, and so on. Fair enough I think.

    But if it's just a regular key? That's a bit stupid, how much does a key cost these days?


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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,823 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Very common in short term accommodation. Not common in long term residential. But hell- you're paying a deposit anyway, what's wrong with making a small portion of it for a specific items.

    Pay it, or go find a place you like better.


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    Nino Brown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭Nino Brown


    Get a key cut, and hand it to them, and tell them "there's the key back, so there's no need for a deposit".


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    lukesmom
    Registered Users Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    Sounds ridiculous to me. Rented for a long time and never heard the like of it. A key deposit? Madness


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    Michael D Not Higgins
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    Nino Brown wrote: »
    Get a key cut, and hand it to them, and tell them "there's the key back, so there's no need for a deposit".

    It'll cost a fraction of the €50 too.


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    notharrypotter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭notharrypotter


    just a normal house key



    Any chance its a security key where only the registered card holder can get copies?


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    Arbiter of Good Taste
    Registered Users Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭Arbiter of Good Taste


    notharrypotter wrote: »
    Any chance its a security key where only the registered card holder can get copies?

    The security key for my apartment block cost €30 to replace about 10 years ago. So, €50 deposit today doesn't seem outstanding if we are talking about a security key


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,436 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »
    It'll cost a fraction of the €50 too.

    A landlord won't want keys cut. As he will have to replace the locks when tenant moves out.


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    Michael D Not Higgins
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    ted1 wrote: »
    A landlord won't want keys cut. As he will have to replace the locks when tenant moves out.

    How would the landlord know if you have the keys cut anyway? I have two sets of keys for my flat and we're considering getting another set cut to leave with a friend so we have a backup.


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    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »
    How would the landlord know if you have the keys cut anyway? I have two sets of keys for my flat and we're considering getting another set cut to leave with a friend so we have a backup.

    You can buy key/lock sets that are marked to not be cut. Most reputable places won't cut you a new key from them unless you have the master. Not foolproof by any means though.


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,436 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »
    How would the landlord know if you have the keys cut anyway? I have two sets of keys for my flat and we're considering getting another set cut to leave with a friend so we have a backup.
    Because to cut security keys you need a code


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    Michael D Not Higgins
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    ted1 wrote: »
    Because to cut security keys you need a code

    Fair enough. I've never lived anywhere that had security keys.


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    #15
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,788 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Sounds dubious to me - especially if it's just for a normal key

    Could be the EA trying it on to get themselves an extra 50 quid - the idea being most will just pay it in the current climate as it's "only" another €50 on top of what? €1500+ maybe?... the landlord might not even be aware!

    For some reason the "Wallet Inspector" scene from the Simpsons comes to mind.


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