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Live in a domestic dwelling and need security advice?
In addition to the advice from a local approved MLA locksmith, the Master Locksmiths Association has produced the `MLA Guidelines for the Minimum Security for Domestic Property’.
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The document can be downloaded free by clicking here ( Updated January 2025 version )
For more advice on home security, contact an MLA approved locksmith in your area.
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