Is it me, the homeowners, or the renters responsiblity to change locks after being broken into?
963469
you own the property. the renter has no rights to the property, except as stated in the lease. all repairs and maintenance are landlords responsbility.
664769
I would ask the local police to recommend a lock smith.\nContact the manufacturer.
19033
Absolutely.  Case in point:  I evicted someone recently and, heartless as it may seem to be, it was raining on the day of the eviction, and I had the full force of the law on my side.  Please understand that I had given the defendant over 90 days, had taken him to court to prove my right to take possession of my property, and I followed due process right up to the last minute.\n\nTo be sure, there are "renters" rights that you'd be wise to read.  You can find all you need to know right on the internet.
69608
Are you asking about whose more guilty, the person who breaks into the house or the person who pays for the burgler's kit?  In modern American jurisprudential thought, both are EQUALLY liable for any damages, assuming theire is reason to believe the person 'paying' was 'reasonably aware' that the funds were going to be used illegally.
968642
None of the above. The security guard calls me and let me know I have a guest. The door is usually open by the time they get to my house.
426748
I would lock the door personally. Most people don't knock before they open a closed door. Also I would expect the guest to do the same thing. It prevents embarrassments
1067805
Yes, I'm not the type of guy you want to rob. Thief's want a victim, not a fight.
599287
Insurance won't pay if you don't have locks on a building that gets robbed. \n\nHonestly. Google it.
520122
i know the law sucks i agree u shouldn't be charged with burgulary ,,,why would you steal something from your own house that's pretty fucking stupid,,,,i wouldn't let em mess with me like that
1047655
Call a locksmith.\n\nHonestly, some do safe work, some don't.  But that will be your best bet--assuming that you don't want to do anything destructive in the process.
1068174
the landlord must have a key, in case they need to get in for an emergency. other wise they are not allowed in your room without you knowing about it. its in your rental agreement.
545648
Well you are trespassing and if the owner feels that charges should be pressed I don't believe you would face serious charges just a warning not to return to the property.
961844
I know... a thief has more rights than the person being robbed.   Kinda reminds you of the liberals (thieves, more rights) and conservatives (being robbed, less rights).\n\nDoesn't it?
698511
If I locked them, how long would it take for them to find a key?
1158071
Think about this: \nLet's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me \nin your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the \nbeds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors; \nI've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hard-working and honest \n(except for when I broke into your house)."\n\nAccording to the protesters, not only must you let me stay, you must \nadd me to your family's insurance plan and provide other benefits to me \nand to my family (my husband will do your yard work because he too is \nhard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part). If you try \nto call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will \npicket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be there. It's \nonly fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm \njust trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest ... um, \nexcept for ... well, you know. And what a deal it is for me!! I live in \nyour house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and \nthere is nothing you can do about it without being accused of selfishness, \nprejudice and being anti-housebreaker.
695234
My idea comes right from the book The Runaway Jury:\n\nSomewhere inconspicuous, where it won't be found and can see the door (or the area near the door), position a video camera, and set it on the longest record setting.  Then review it when you get home.  This way, not only do you have confirmed evidence that someone broke in, you actually know who did it.\n\nGood luck.
116390
In most states, it would be sufficient to try and open a door or window, but fail (i.e. jiggle a locked door handle), with the intent to commit a felony (theft, etc.) inside.\n\nJust walking in (without felonious intent) is trespass.