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I believe we have a thumb turn lock on our bathroom door. You twist the thumb lock bit from inside to lock the door and can see on the outside that the line is turned diagonally so can see it is locked.

However when you open the door from inside or outside when the door is locked, it unlocks itself!

Essentially it is pointless. Is it supposed to do this and does anyone know how to fix it please? I don't know what the lock was like when it was originally fitted as it was there before we moved into the house.

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    Unlocking automatically by turning the handle from the inside seems like 100% proper operation. Unlocking by turning the outside handle can be... awkward... if this is a bathroom door. Can you find any manufacturer or model info printed on the hardware anywhere?
    – FreeMan
    Commented Jan 28, 2021 at 12:36
  • Thank you for your reply. I cannot find any information from just looking at it and do not feel confident I'm removing it to see if I can see any information inside the lock. We think that because our housemate keeps slamming the handle down when she walks in, that this has caused it, she has walked in on us in the bathroom many times and it is causing awkwardness lol
    – Lauriebelle19
    Commented Jan 28, 2021 at 12:46
  • If you can provide pics of the top/bottom of the lever and the turn knob, someone will be able to ID how to remove the levers, then it's just 4 simple Phillips-head screws to take the handle off. HOWEVER, "flatmate" indicates A) you're renting, and B) you're in UK (perhaps Aus), so 1) You may want to contact the landlord to have him do the repair, and 2) you may not legally be allowed to make the repair on a property you don't own. If you're not confident and you're renting, call the property manager/owner and Bob's you uncle! ;)
    – FreeMan
    Commented Jan 28, 2021 at 12:50
  • I have an exterior door that requires the handle to be pushed up to engage the bolt, the turning the knob locks the bolt in position. Could this be it?
    – Evil Elf
    Commented Jan 28, 2021 at 12:51
  • Thank you, you are correct we are in UK and renting. I am new to this renting thing, I think that we will have to tell the landlord but because of the pandemic, it feels wrong to ask for assistance from him on this over such a small thing even though its causing problem so I may wait until it is safer in the world. Thank you kindly for your advice :)
    – Lauriebelle19
    Commented Jan 28, 2021 at 12:57

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