Can my landlord come in without asking in the ACT?

Usually no. Inspections need 1 week's written notice, twice a year. Urgent repairs need only reasonable notice.

Your clock

• 1 week, written: Inspection
• 1 week: Repairs
• 2, plus first and last month: Inspections a year

The rule in the ACT

• Inspections: twice a year, plus first and last month, at a time agreed with you.
• Repairs or housing standard checks: 1 week's notice, if necessary.
• New renters (last 3 weeks): 24 hours. Buyers: 48 hours, up to 2 a week. Not Sundays, public holidays, before 8am or after 6pm.

If you cannot agree a time, either side can ask ACAT.

What to send

Your notice for [date] is not 1 week's written notice. Please send a valid one.

Who to call

• Access Canberra (Office of Rental Bonds), 13 22 81
• ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT), (02) 6207 1740
• Legal Aid ACT Tenancy Advice Service, 1300 402 512

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) Sch 1 cl 76 to 82

General information, not legal advice on your situation.