Entry notice (Form R9)
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The Entry notice (Form R9) is given to residents when the agent or manager/provider wants to gain entry to their room on a particular date.
The Entry notice (Form R9) is given to residents when the agent or manager/provider wants to gain entry to their room on a particular date.
Tenant/s are given this notice when the property owner/manager, or another authorised person (secondary agent) wants to gain entry to the property on a particular date.
If the property is being sold, the notice must be given to the tenant/s by the agent selling the premises (secondary agent). In this case, a copy of the form must also be given to the renting agent.
A secondary agent (which may also include an agent’s nominated repairer) must show the tenant written evidence of their appointment, if asked, before entry can take place.
If the tenant/s disputes the grounds for entry, they should try and resolve this with the person who issued the notice.
Limits apply to entry frequency after a Notice to leave (Form 12) or a Notice of intention to leave (Form 13) is issued.
If agreement cannot be reached, the RTA’s dispute resolution service may be able to assist.
Schedule of timeframes
| Reason for entry | Timeframe required |
|---|---|
| Inspection—not short tenancy moveable dwelling | 7 days and, unless otherwise agreed, not within 3 months of previous entry |
| Inspection—short tenancy moveable dwelling | 48 hours and, unless otherwise agreed, not within 3 months of previous entry |
| Routine repairs and maintenance | 48 hours |
| Routine repairs and maintenance—inspection to check if repairs have been done | 48 hours (must be within 2 weeks of repairs being done) |
| Repairs and maintenance—if property is remote and not practicable due to shortage of tradespeople | No notice required |
| Repairs and maintenance—moveable dwelling site only—regular maintenance stated in the agreement | No notice required |
| Smoke alarms— to install, maintain or replace a smoke alarm | 48 hours |
| Safety switches—to install or check switches | 48 hours |
| To show prospective purchasers* or tenants * refer to Notice of lessor’s intention to sell premises (Form 10) | At least 48 hours and reasonable time has lapsed since last entry |
| Valuation | 48 hours |
| Suspected abandonment | 48 hours |
| Inspection to check if the tenant has remedied a significant breach (Significant breaches are defined in the RTRA Act) | 48 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 |