Entry notice (Form R9)

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.

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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.

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 entryTimeframe required
Inspection—not short tenancy moveable dwelling7 days and, unless otherwise agreed, not within 3 months of previous entry
Inspection—short tenancy moveable dwelling48 hours and, unless otherwise agreed, not within 3 months of previous entry
Routine repairs and maintenance48 hours
Routine repairs and maintenance—inspection to check if repairs have been done48 hours (must be within 2 weeks of repairs being done)
Repairs and maintenance—if property is remote and not practicable due to shortage of tradespeopleNo notice required
Repairs and maintenance—moveable dwelling site only—regular maintenance stated in the agreementNo notice required
Smoke alarms— to install, maintain or replace a smoke alarm48 hours
Safety switches—to install or check switches48 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
Valuation48 hours
Suspected abandonment48 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 agreementAt the agreed time
EmergencyNo notice required
To protect property from imminent or further damageNo notice required