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I am a tenant, and the agent wants to do the six monthly inspection. Obviously, I have no objection to this, but the agent does not have a swipe card to get into the building (although she does have a key to the unit).
She is demanding that I stay at home to let her in to do the inspection.
What are my obligations regarding inspections? I don’t see why I should have to stay at home for this. The inspection I will insist upon being home for is the outgoing one, but this one has little relevance.
Any advice would be appreciated
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Paul – my understanding is that in these circumstances, where the Property Manager is required to give you a minimum 7 days written notice, you’re required to provide and permit them access to all parts of the premises to which you have exclusive occupation under the terms of your Lease.
Strictly speaking, that provision doesn’t require you to provide the Property Manager with access to shared-use areas of the property such as to the building’s entry door, so if their notified day/time of inspection is genuinely inconvenient to you, either try to reach and agreement to a different day/time when you can be present (preferred) or suggest they make arrangements for access with the owner / landlord such as by obtaining an additional swipe-card.
Perhaps seek clarification from Tenants NSW.