#28996
Lady Penelope
Strataguru

    Austman – Vic’s requirements must be different from NSW. Here are the requirements for NSW from the Office of Fair Trading site. NB – The ‘you’ being referred to is the Landlord.

    Notice prior to entry

    The amount of notice you or your agent must give to the tenant depends on the reason for entering the premises.

    In addition to reasons below, you, your agent, or any other person acting on your behalf can access the property at any time for any reason if the tenant consents, which may also include agreeing to a shorter period of notice.

    Reason

    Notice required

    To inspect the premises (no more than four times per year) At least 7 days written notice
    To do ordinary repairs or carry out maintenance At least 2 days notice 
    To carry out urgent repairs, such as fixing a burst water pipe, a gas leak or a blocked toilet (see clause 19 of the lease for a full list of matters considered to be urgent repairs)  None

    To comply with health and safety obligations, such as installing smoke alarms At least 2 days notice
    To obtain a property valuation (no more than once in 12 month period) At least 7 days notice 
    To show a prospective tenant (only permitted in the last 14 days before the existing tenancy is due to end) Reasonable notice on each occasion
    In an emergency  None
    If you have tried to contact the tenant and been unable to do so and have reasonable cause for serious concern about the health or safety of the tenant or other occupants None 
    If you reasonably believe the premises have been abandoned None 
    To show the premises to prospective buyers 2 weeks written notice before first inspection.
    Subsequent inspections as agreed with the tenant or, if there is nothing agreed, no more than 2 inspections per week, with 48 hours notice each time
    In accordance with a NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal order As determined by the Tribunal