Door latch assembly extends beyond the doors edge

Hey all! We just started renting this home and I’ve come to realize my bedroom door latch assembly protrudes beyond the edge of the door itself. As a result of this, the door gets a bit stuck when one goes to open it. It does not seem as though the door is getting caught on the frame at any point, it appears as though only the latch assembly catches on the strike plate causing the resistance while opening/closing. I was wondering if anyone may know a good solution to this issue, could i go in and shift the latch assembly slightly within the door knob? Perhaps instead, do they make door knobs with shorter latch assemblies to mitigate this issue? I apologize if any of my terminology is incorrect, I’m not too familiar with the door world! Thank you for any advice you can offer! submitted by /u/Aristrudel [link] [comments]

Jun 15, 2025 - 03:22

Door latch assembly extends beyond the doors edge

Hey all!

We just started renting this home and I’ve come to realize my bedroom door latch assembly protrudes beyond the edge of the door itself. As a result of this, the door gets a bit stuck when one goes to open it.

It does not seem as though the door is getting caught on the frame at any point, it appears as though only the latch assembly catches on the strike plate causing the resistance while opening/closing.

I was wondering if anyone may know a good solution to this issue, could i go in and shift the latch assembly slightly within the door knob? Perhaps instead, do they make door knobs with shorter latch assemblies to mitigate this issue?

I apologize if any of my terminology is incorrect, I’m not too familiar with the door world!

Thank you for any advice you can offer!

submitted by /u/Aristrudel
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