Just my personal opinion but if i had a roommate and she put a lock on the door of the bedroom she was using that would most definately creep me out.
Roommate put lock on door.
If you are simply a roommate that is a different story and the defense the landlord would likely make.
Otherwise it sounds like the landlord is violating many of the tenant s rights laws.
My roommate put a lock on her door so it s locked when she s not there.
She should check state law before taking action because the rules vary.
A tenant in a new york apartment buildings has the right to add a lock of her own to the front door.
Locking it while you re out has obvious benefits but being able to lock it while you re there can be useful such as if there s a lot of people over for a party or if.
To your question yes of course you can lock your door.
Deeper question is whether where you rent this room is a licensed boarding house.
Even if the front door lock is sound a tenant may want a new one or an added lock for her own piece of mind.
My roommate put a lock on her bedroom door and did not give a key to anybody.
A locking bedroom door may seem low on your list of priorities however it s an ultimate barrier that will prevent most roommates from entering without your permission.
Now she wants to put a lock on her bedroom door and.
You don t like the person who was nice enough to let you move in then move.
I have no objection to a lock on a closet but not the whole room.