![]() In which case you'll have to figure out how to retract it, since you can't replace it until you can open the door. The other (less likely) possibility is that the bolt mechanism is broken. (Uncommon but not unheard-of problem wood shrinks as air humidity decreases, and sometimes things shift enough that a hole bored in midsummer won't quite align well enough in midwinter.) ![]() ![]() I'm betting you'll see part of the linkage banging into the surrounding wood, and that if you remove a bit of wood there for the linkage to operate it'll solve your problem. Try turning its hub with a screwdriver and watch it move. Looking into the resulting bore through the door, you'll be able to see the deadbolt's mechanism. If you want to try doing something yourself: Dismount the thumbturn and lock cylinder. It's their lock, it's their property, it's their responsibility to fix it (or to authorize you to get it fixed and deduct the cost from your next rent check, or something of that sort). Some areas have fire safety codes that do not allow a locked exit.Since you said it's a rental, I'd start by calling the landlord. Note that single cylinder dead locks (with an unlocked twist mechanism on the inside of the door) do not have this problem, and therefore are most commonly used on fire exits. Some fire departments suggest putting the key on a small nail or screw near the door at floor level, since the cleanest air is at floor level and one may be crawling to get to the exit, thus placing the key where it is easiest to find. The risk can be mitigated by locking the deadlock only when there are no occupants inside the building, or leaving the key near the keyhole. This is often an avoidable cause of death in house fires. In the event of a fire, occupants will be prevented from escaping through double-cylinder locked doors unless the correct key is used. The double cylinder design raises a safety issue.
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