Entry notice (Form 9)
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The Entry notice (Form 9) is used to give notice to tenants about an entry by the lessor/agent.
The Entry notice (Form 9) is used to give notice to tenants about an entry by the lessor/agent.
The Entry notice is completed by the property manager/owner and given to the tenant. It informs the tenant of the property manager/owner’s intention to enter the property on a certain date.
The property manager/owner can only enter a property for a valid reason and if the correct notice has been given.
Entry notice periods are shown on the form.
If the property is being sold, the notice must be given to the tenant by the agent selling the property. A copy of the form must also be given to the property manager/owner.
If agreement cannot be reached about entry, the RTA’s free dispute resolution service may be able to help.
| Reason for entry | Timeframe required |
|---|---|
| Inspection (except for short tenancies in caravan parks) | 7 days, unless agreed, and not within 3 months of previous entry |
| Inspection—short tenancy caravan park | 24 hours, unless agreed, and not within 3 months of previous entry |
| Routine repairs and maintenance | 24 hours |
| Routine repairs and maintenance—to inspect/check repairs | 24 hours (must be within 2 weeks of repairs being done) |
| Repairs and maintenance—if remote and there is a shortage of tradespeople | No notice required |
| Repairs and maintenance— caravan park only—regular maintenance stated in agreement | No notice required |
| Smoke alarms — to install, maintain or replace a smoke alarm | 24 hours |
| Safety switches— to install or carry out repairs/maintenance | 24 hours |
| To show prospective purchasers* or tenants * refer to Notice of lessor’s intention to sell premises (Form 10) | At least 24 hours and reasonable time has lapsed since last entry for the same reason |
| Valuation | 24 hours |
| Suspected abandonment | 24 hours |
| To inspect/check if the tenant has remedied a significant breach (defined in the Act) | 24 hours (must be within 2 weeks of the expiry of the Notice to remedy breach) |
| Mutual agreement | At the agreed time |
| Emergency | No notice required |
| To protect property from imminent or further damage | No notice required |