Can my landlord come in without asking in Victoria?

No. They need a reason and written notice: 7 days for inspections, 24 hours for repairs.

Your clock

• 7 days' notice: Inspection or valuation
• 24 hours' notice: Repairs or suspected breach
• 48 hours' notice: Showing buyers or renters
• 7 days' notice: Advertising photos

The rule in Victoria

• Entry is 8am to 6pm, not on a public holiday, unless you agree.
• Routine inspections: not in the first 3 months, then once every 6 months at most.
• Showing renters: last 21 days only, twice a week.

You can object in writing to advert photos showing things that identify you, or are private or valuable.

What to send

I got an entry notice for [date]. Which reason in section 86 applies?

Who to call

• Consumer Affairs Victoria, 1300 55 81 81
• Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), 1300 018 228
• Tenants Victoria, (03) 9416 2577

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) version 115
• Consumer Affairs Victoria: Rental providers' entry rights

General information, not legal advice on your situation.