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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO. 45 OF 2018) - SECT 75

Grounds for entry of rented premises

    (1)     In section 86(1) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     for paragraph (a) substitute

    "(a)     subject to subsection (2), before giving notice of entry, a notice to vacate or a notice of intention to vacate the rented premises had been given and entry is required—

              (i)     to show the premises to a prospective renter; or

              (ii)     to conduct an open inspection of the premises for prospective renters; or

        (ab)     to produce advertising images and videos in accordance with section 89A; or";

        (b)     for paragraph (b) substitute

    "(b)     subject to subsection (2A), if the premises are to be sold or used as security for a loan and entry is required—

              (i)     to show the premises to a prospective buyer or lender; or

              (ii)     to conduct an open inspection of the premises for prospective buyers; or";

        (c)     in paragraph (c)—

              (i)     for "landlord" substitute "residential rental provider";

              (ii)     for "tenancy agreement" substitute "residential rental agreement";

        (d)     in paragraph (e)—

              (i)     for "landlord or the landlord's agent" substitute "residential rental provider or that person's agent";

              (ii)     for "tenant" substitute "renter";

              (iii)     for "tenancy agreement" substitute "residential rental agreement";

        (e)     in paragraph (g), for "section 233A(3)" substitute "section 91V(1)".

    (2)     For section 86(2) of the Principal Act substitute

    "(2)     The following apply in respect of entry to rented premises for a purpose referred to in subsection (1)(a)—

        (a)     the right of entry may only be exercised—

              (i)     in the period within 21 days before the termination date specified in the notice to vacate or notice of intention to vacate; and

              (ii)     up to twice a week, unless otherwise agreed with the renter; and

              (iii)     for a period of no longer than one hour, unless a longer period is agreed with the renter;

        (b)     it is not unreasonable for a protected person residing at the premises to require that any inspections be by appointment.

    (2A)     The following apply in respect of entry to rented premises for a purpose referred to in subsection (1)(b)—

        (a)     the right of entry may only be exercised—

              (i)     if the residential rental provider has given the renter notice of intention to sell in the form approved by the Director at least 14 days before entry is proposed; and

              (ii)     if the residential rental provider has made all reasonable efforts to agree with the renter on days and times for the property to be available for inspection; and

              (iii)     up to twice a week, unless otherwise agreed with the renter; and

              (iv)     for a period of no longer than one hour, unless a longer period is agreed with the renter;

        (b)     it is not unreasonable for a protected person residing at the premises to require that any inspections be by appointment;

        (c)     a renter at the premises is entitled to the prescribed compensation for sales inspections.

    (2B)     If a rental provider exercises a right of entry under subsection (1)(b), the rental provider must pay the renter the prescribed compensation for each sales inspection.".

    (3)     In section 86(3) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     for "tenancy agreement" substitute "residential rental agreement";

        (b)     for "landlord" substitute "residential rental provider";

        (c)     for "tenant" substitute "renter".

    (4)     In section 86(4) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     for "tenant" substitute "renter";

        (b)     for "landlord or the landlord's agent" substitute "residential rental provider or that person's agent".



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