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Did you post this same thing months ago? I mean this isn't rocket science. You give keys to who you want to have the keys

Your house, your decision. Why all the drama about it!

Maybe someone cares about your well being!

Use your backbone and do what you need to do for your family.

If you don't want them to, then no.

It depends on your situation. Two other families in our neighborhood have our housekeys. They have never entered the home, or even come over, without calling us or our permission. A key is not an invitation, it is for doing a favor or emergencies. For example, if you are a person with medical issues, memory or mobility issues, if you have a hard fall, the fact that someone who cares and would come -- that they can let themselves in if you aren't responding to phone calls or email/etc, that might be really helpful.

If you don't want them to have a key but you do have medical issues, consider getting something like Life Alert which would have a lockbox and key access in case of emergencies. So, if you don't trust family, find someone you do trust or a service which can help you.

'No' is a complete sentence.

huh?

how old are you?
why does he "want" a key? what reason would he have to have one? Is it for emergency purposes? I have keys of several friends homes. I'd have to run through them to find out which one is which!!

WHO is this 'family member'? I truly don't get your Q.. You need to give more information.

We only do if we need them to check on our house when we're away.

It's up to you.

This doesn't make any sense. I only gave keys to those I actually wanted to have access to my home, my sister, my best friend, and a neighbor in case of an emergency. And the kid who took care of our pets while we were gone.
Why on earth is a family member asking for a key to your house???

Why is your family member asking for this? What does the fact that you are married have to do with it?

I have keys to neighbors' houses and they to mine. When my mother lived nearby, we had keys to each other's homes. In all cases, this is for the convenience of the homeowner, not because the person holding the keys has any right to them or any reason to come in unless requested or unless there is an emergency (e.g. a water main break or something that could cause flooding).

If you have no need for anyone else to have a key, say no.

And I'm sure this Q. was asked a while back. You should search the Mamapedia questions to see what answers were given to that questioner. Maybe there would be something helpful.

I've never asked anyone if I could have a key to their house. My brother and I both have keys to eachother's houses because we live in the same town, and it's really handy to have keys in case anyone gets locked out or can't find them or something. I want them to have a key, and they want us to have a key. It makes all of us feel better knowing that it's there just in case.

I find it a bit odd that a family member asked you for a key. But I also find it odd that this is upsetting you. To me it's not a really big deal.

ooh it bothers me when people remove their questions like this. There might be someone this can help.

My mother in law has a key to our home as does two neighbors. I don't have a problem with this as emergencies happen. I have a key to my mother in laws house too.

Someone should have a key for emergency situations, or even if you just lock yourself out. It is your home and you still have the right to lay ground rules though. If you don't want them entering unannounced, insist that they ring the bell and wait for you to answer, and make it clear that the key is not for them to use at their will.

Removing questions is selfish

I have always had a key to my mom's house and a key to my father in law's house. I also have had keys to my best friends homes at times. I also have keys to my work and hundreds of thousands of dollars go through there every year. I am a trusted person. I don't use keys at my own discretion. I use them as needed.

If you don't want someone to have a key to your home then say no.

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