Can my landlord come in without asking in the NT?
No, except an emergency or suspected serious damage. Inspections: time arranged 7 days ahead, 3 months apart.
Your clock
- 7 days, time arranged: Inspection
- 24 hours: Repairs
- 3 months: Between inspections
The rule in the NT
- Inspection: 7am to 9pm, arranged 7 days ahead, 3 months after the last one.
- Repairs: 7am to 9pm with 24 hours' written or spoken notice.
- New renters (last 28 days) or buyers: 24 hours' notice, a reasonable number of times.
Adverts cannot show things that identify you, are private or valuable, or that you could not fairly move, without your consent.
What to send
I think your notice for [date] does not follow the Act. Please arrange a time with me at least 7 days ahead, between 7am and 9pm.
Who to call
- Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT), 1800 604 622
- Consumer Affairs NT (Commissioner of Tenancies), 1800 019 319
- Darwin Community Legal Service, Tenants' Advice, 08 8982 1111
Where this comes from
General information, not legal advice on your situation.