good advice, thank you; it's definitely an "iffy" issue. ok, if maintenance wants to fix the sink while i'm home, fine; i can let them in.

there's only one circumstance where changing the front door lock would matter: if they had to get in to the apartment for some emergency reason. and i suppose they wouldn't do that unless there was an actual emergency.

for example, a month ago we all got notes that they would be changing smoke alarm batteries. they told us the day they were coming, and i opened the door and they changed them. again, i'm lucky in this case as the only smoke alarm in the apartment is in the livingroom, none in the bedroom.

and my appt is set up a little differently in that you come through the front door into the living room; you have to walk through the thin kitchen, and if you go straight you're in the bathroom, left is a closet, right the bedroom


basically, i'm thinking it breaks down like this: i don't want them in the house without me knowing.

the question is: what happens when they try to open my door without my knowing? should they get in? or should they not?

i'm thinking it breaks down like this: IF i can replace the deadbolt and make it look identical to the previous one, so no suspicion would be aroused, THEN it's worth it. if i cannot make it look just right, it's not worth it. i think someone noticing i changed my lock would be worse than the possibility of someone coming in unannounced, which should never happen unless the place is on fire. still, it's a tough one; i'm undecided. i think i'll buy a deadbolt/doorknob set and lock the bedroom, and think about the front door


and pps: my landlord is chill and maintenance dudes are very chill, and i live in one of the most pot-friendly places in the country, so at least i have that going for me


right now i'm going to start thinking more and more about odor, noise, light control