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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 72

72—Right of entry

        (1)         It is a term of a residential tenancy agreement that the landlord may enter the premises if (and only if)—

            (a)         the entry is made in an emergency; or

            (b)         the landlord gives the tenant written notice stating the purpose and specifying the date and time of the proposed entry not less than seven and not more than 14 days before entering the premises; or

            (c)         the entry is made at a time previously arranged with the tenant (but not more frequently than once every week for the purpose of collecting the rent); or

            (d)         the entry is made at a time previously arranged with the tenant (but not more frequently than once every four weeks) for the purpose of inspecting the premises; or

            (e)         the entry is made for the purpose of carrying out necessary repairs or maintenance at a reasonable time of which the tenant has been given at least 48 hours written notice; or

            (f)         the entry is made for the purpose of showing the premises to prospective tenants, at a reasonable time and on a reasonable number of occasions during the period of 28 days preceding the termination of the agreement, after giving reasonable notice to the tenant; or

            (g)         the entry is made for the purpose of showing the premises to prospective purchasers, at a reasonable time and on a reasonable number of occasions, after giving the tenant reasonable notice; or

            (h)         the entry is made with the consent of the tenant given at, or immediately before, the time of entry.

        (2)         This section does not apply to a part of the premises that the tenant uses in common with the landlord or another tenant of the landlord.



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