I've had the same experience with a security lock (special blank needed rather than being able to copy an existing key) in Britain - it's *supposed* to be difficult. (My rental contract specifies how many house keys I may have and that I must not try to replace them myself.)
I'd say that's score one for being efficient in making life hard for would-be burglars.
(Overall, I agree with you, though - I'd say Germany has more regulations, but isn't necessarily more efficient.
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Date: 2012-08-10 10:52 am (UTC)I'd say that's score one for being efficient in making life hard for would-be burglars.
(Overall, I agree with you, though - I'd say Germany has more regulations, but isn't necessarily more efficient.