Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 264

264 Entry by provider or provider’s agent under order of tribunal

(1) This section applies if, on an application made to a tribunal by the provider or resident, the tribunal is satisfied—

(a) the resident has not allowed the provider or provider’s agent to enter the resident’s room under the rules of entry; or

(b) the provider or agent has entered the resident’s room in contravention of the rules of entry; or

(c) the provider or agent has entered the resident’s room in a way, or at a time, that interferes with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the resident in using the resident’s room.

(2) The tribunal may change the rules of entry in the way it considers appropriate.

(3) If the tribunal changes the rules on the ground mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , the provider or agent may enter the resident’s room under the rules of entry or the rules of entry as changed.

(4) If the tribunal makes an order on the ground mentioned in subsection (1) (b) or (c) , the provider or agent may enter the resident’s room only under the rules as changed.

(5) An application under this section may be made by 2 or more residents if the application relates to the same or a similar matter.

(6) If an application is made by 2 or more residents, the tribunal may order that any change to the rules of entry applies to the provider and all the applicants.