Forum Message: Notice Period given for pending Routine Inspection

I am looking for feedback on what period of time is given for notifying tenants of an upcoming routine inspection (Victorian law). There are two schools of thought that say the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act limits you from a min 24 hours notice to no more than 7 days (plus 3 days postage) and the other interpretation of the Act that says you are not limited in the notice period, it just has to be more the 24 hours written notice. I personally feel that tenants should get 2-3 weeks notice to prepare a property/gardens for best presentation should they wish to and notice of under 7 (10 days) is not acceptable. When calling Consumer Affairs you get differing opinions on the Act and I am looking for feedback on what other agents do. Thanks

posted: 2/17/2010 4:29:47 PM

Hi Jenny, PPM's stand on this isue is that
if you propose to enter the premises you must give not less than 24 hours notice. Entry may be made between 8:00am and 6:00pm on any day except a public holiday. You may also enter at any time agreed with the tenant if the tenant has consented not more than 7 days before the entry. The right of entry for inspection may only be exercised after the first three (3) months of the first tenancy agreement with the tenant. (plus also allow for postage)

posted: 2/24/2010 2:50:22 PM