RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 136 Access to room
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 136
Access to roomA rooming house operator or a person appointed in writing as the rooming house operator's agent for the purpose has a right to enter a room occupied by a resident—
S. 136(a) amended by No. 63/2005 s. 20(a).
(a) if the resident, or in the case of a shared room, each resident of the room, agrees at the time entry is sought; or
(b) if there is an emergency and immediate entry is necessary to save life or valuable property; or
(c) if services are provided and it is necessary to enter to provide them, but only during the hours specified in the house rules; or
S. 136(d) amended by Nos 63/2005 s. 20(b), 45/2018 s. 115(c).
(d) for a purpose set out in section 137(a), (b), (c) or (d), at any time between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day (except a public holiday) if at least 24 hours notice has been given to the resident, or in the case of a shared room, each resident of the room, in accordance with section 139; or
S. 136(e) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 115(d).
(e) for the purpose set out in section 137(e), at any time between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day (except a public holiday) if at least 48 hours notice has been given to the resident, or in the case of a shared room, each resident of the room, in accordance with section 139.