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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had to change our garage code after my ILs let themselves in with it A FULL DAY BEFORE their planned visit. They were supposed to arrive Friday and stay through Monday; instead they just decided to show up on Thursday while DH and I were at work.

They still pout that we changed the code and won't give them the new one. We hand them the key when they arrive and take it back when they depart, from now on.[/quote]

Truly YMMV.

I'm the polar opposite of you. We gave our keys/codes to the inlaws and would love for them to 'just drop in' more. Good thing you and your spouse are on the same page, I guess. Just curious- what are you worried they will do/what have they done to you?[/quote]

NP: You say YMMV, but what follows sounds condescending.

The bottom line :  If your parents/in-laws/neighbors are well-adjusted, thoughtful people, then no problem.

If you need to give access to people who don’t respect boundaries generally, or don’t respect *your* boundaries specifically, then they need clear rules with keys.  Even then, you may come to find them organizing your underwear drawer.[/quote]

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