Entry notice (Form 9)
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008
(Sections 192–199)
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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.
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 24 hours and, unless otherwise agreed, not within 3 months
of previous entry
Routine repairs and maintenance 24 hours
Routine repairs and maintenance—inspection to check if repairs
have been done
24 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 or check alarms 24 hours
Safety switches—to install or check switches 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
Valuation 24 hours
Suspected abandonment 24 hours
Inspection to check if the tenant has remedied a significant
breach (Significant breaches are defined in the RTRA 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