Entry in Rooming Accommodation

The resident has the right to enjoy the privacy of their room but there are certain times when the provider may need to enter.

The entry rules are different for general tenancies and moveable dwellings.
The provider can enter at any time if the resident agrees.
The resident may agree verbally or it may be specified in the rooming accommodation agreement (eg: for cleaning). This should be set out in Item 9 of the agreement.
At all other times the provider must give the resident written notice on an Entry Notice (Form R9) or they may put an entry notice up in the common area if they are entering more than one room on the same day.
The resident cannot refuse access if the correct notice form and time period has been given.
The only time the provider can enter the resident's room without an Entry notice or without the resident's agreement is:
- in an emergency
- if they believe the resident has abandoned (left permanently) their room
- if they need to do urgent repairs to the premises or a facility in the premises

Lawful purpose of entry	Notice	Further information
General inspection (a provider cannot do more than one inspection a month)	48 hours
To clean the room	24 hours	Unless both the resident and the provider have already agreed on a regular time in Item 9 of the Rooming accommodation agreement.
To carry out pest control	24 hours
To make repairs	24 hours
To show the room to someone who wants to buy the premises or who wants to live there	24 hours