Notice periods to enter your leased property

Know exactly when to send entry notice to your tenants based on jurisdiction and entry type

As a landlord, you need to provide proper notice before entering a rental property. Notice requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction and reason for entry. Use this calculator to find the exact notice period required for your situation. Always send notice in writing (email or SMS with confirmation) and keep a copy. If the tenant consents, you can enter with shorter notice — but get that consent in writing too.

Select your jurisdiction:

New South Wales (NSW) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days	Must provide 7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. Can be conducted up to 4 times in a 12-month period.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	2 days	Minimum 2 days' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	2 days	Minimum 2 days' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	7 days	7 days' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	7 days	Access must be at reasonable times. Can enter 14 days before end of tenancy or after tenant gives notice (whichever is longer).
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	7 days	7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Reasonable attempt to notify tenant should still be made if possible.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Get consent in writing and confirm entry date/time.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	7 days	7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	7 days	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 7 days' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Victoria (VIC) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days	Must provide 7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. Maximum once every 6 months (can only conduct after the first 3 months of tenancy).
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	24 hours	24 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	48 hours	Can show property once notice to vacate is given. Must provide 48 hours' notice for each showing.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	7 days	7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should attempt to notify tenant if possible.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Document consent clearly.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	24 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 24 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Queensland (QLD) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days	Minimum 7 days' written notice. Inspections cannot be more than once every 3 months unless the tenant agrees in writing.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	48 hours	48 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	48 hours	Can show property once notice to vacate is given. Must provide 48 hours' notice before each showing.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should make reasonable attempt to notify tenant.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Keep consent documentation.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	48 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 48 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Western Australia (WA) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7-14 days	Must provide 7-14 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. No more than 4 times per year.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	72 hours	Minimum 72 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	72 hours	Minimum 72 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	72 hours	72 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	By agreement	Can show property during final 21 days of tenancy. Landlord and tenant must agree on suitable time and day for each showing.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	72 hours	72 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should attempt to notify tenant if reasonably possible.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Document consent in writing.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	24 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 24 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

South Australia (SA) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days	Must provide 7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. Maximum once every 4 weeks.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	48 hours	48 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	48 hours	Can show property during final 14 days of tenancy. Must provide 48 hours' notice for each showing.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should make reasonable attempt to notify tenant.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Get consent in writing.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	48 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 48 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Tasmania (TAS) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	24 hours	Must provide at least 24 hours' written notice. Routine inspections cannot occur more than once every 3 months, including one in the first month (unless the tenant agrees in writing).
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	24 hours	24 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	48 hours	If the owner and tenant cannot agree on a time, entry is allowed after notice to vacate or notice to terminate is given, or within the last 28 days of a fixed term. Must provide 48 hours' written notice. Entry is limited to once per day, no more than 5 days per week, between 8am and 6pm.
Showing to Prospective Buyers When property is for sale	48 hours	If the owner and tenant cannot agree on a time, entry is allowed after 48 hours' written notice. Entry is limited to once per day, no more than 5 days per week, between 8am and 6pm. Written permission is required for open homes.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should attempt to notify tenant if possible.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Document consent clearly.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	24 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 24 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days (1 week)	Must provide at least 1 week written notice for standard inspections. Can inspect during first month, during final month, and twice in each 12-month period from tenancy start.
Non-Urgent Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	7 days (1 week)	Landlords must give 1 week written notice before accessing property for non-urgent repairs, repair inspections, or work to meet minimum standards.
Urgent Repairs Urgent repairs for safety or habitability	Reasonable notice	Landlords must complete urgent repairs as soon as practicable and give tenant reasonable notice before accessing the property.
Showing to Prospective Tenants In last 3 weeks of tenancy	24 hours	Can show property to prospective tenants in the last 3 weeks before tenancy ends. Must provide 24 hours notice for each showing.
Showing to Prospective Buyers When property is for sale	48 hours	Must write to tenant first about intention to sell. Must provide at least 48 hours notice before inspections. Tenant cannot be shown more than 2 inspections per week in last 3 weeks of tenancy. Inspection must be at reasonable time for both parties.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	Where tenant agrees, landlord can enter with shorter or no notice. Document consent in writing.

ACT restriction: Unless tenant agrees or urgent repairs needed, landlord cannot access property on Sundays, public holidays, before 8am, or after 6pm.

Northern Territory (NT) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	7 days	Must provide 7 days' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. Reasonable frequency required.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	24 hours	Minimum 24 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	24 hours	24 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	24 hours	Can show property once notice to vacate is given. Must provide 24 hours' notice for each showing.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should make reasonable attempt to notify tenant.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Document consent in writing.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	24 hours	24 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	24 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 24 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

New Zealand (NZ) Entry Notice Requirements

Entry Type	Notice Required	Details
Routine Inspections Regular property condition checks	48 hours	Must provide 48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice. Maximum 4 inspections per year.
Repairs or Maintenance Non-urgent repairs and maintenance work	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Check a Reported Issue Investigating tenant-reported problems	48 hours	Minimum 48 hours' written notice required unless tenant agrees to shorter notice.
Breaching or Non-Compliance Inspection Investigating potential lease breaches	48 hours	48 hours' written notice required unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Showing to Prospective Tenants After notice to vacate has been given	With tenant consent	Can show property with tenant's prior consent at any reasonable time. No statutory notice period once consent obtained. Section 48(3) RTA 1986.
Valuation Property valuation by accredited valuer	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Emergency Repairs or Urgent Follow-up Urgent repairs needed for safety or habitability	No notice required	In emergencies, landlord can enter immediately. Should make reasonable attempt to notify tenant.
Entry with Tenant Consent Any entry type with tenant's agreement	No routine notice required	With written tenant consent, entry can occur with shorter or no notice. Get consent in writing and confirm details.
Pest Control Scheduled pest treatment	48 hours	48 hours' written notice unless tenant consents to shorter notice.
Routine Safety Testing Smoke alarms, pool safety, gas/electrical	48 hours	For scheduled safety compliance checks, 48 hours' notice required unless tenant agrees to less.

Key Takeaways

Always provide notice in writing — email or SMS with confirmation works
Keep records of all entry notices — you may need proof later
Tenant consent is powerful — if they agree to shorter notice, get it in writing
Emergencies are the exception — but still attempt to notify when possible
Entry times must be reasonable — typically between 8am and 8pm on business days
Routine inspections have limits — most jurisdictions cap frequency at 3-4 per year