WA Inspection/rental rights

[Taurean]

Well that's illegal as far as I know. They must give you official notice, normally in writing so in the post or email. That's terrible!!

[Chocaholic]

Contact the WA Tenants Tribunal (or whatever they call it in WA).

They will be able to advise your rights as a tenant.

[nickle730]

Oh my... I would be very angry if anyone entered my home when I was not there, particularly without even notifying me!

[Chocaholic]

Just had a look at the Department of Commerce (WA) site, and found this:

Inspections
The Act says that tenants are entitled to the 'quiet enjoyment of the property', ie your peace, privacy and comfort. However, the owner/agent has the right to inspect the premises:
• if you give permission at the time;
• in an emergency;
• at a ‘reasonable’ hour; but the owner/agent must give you seven to 14 days notice in writing, providing the date, the approximate time he or she will be coming, their reason for entering the property and the period of notice given;
• to collect the rent if it is paid weekly or less frequently and the agreement allows for it to be collected at the premises;
• when collecting the rent as above, but not more than once every four weeks;
• to carry out or inspect necessary repairs at a 'reasonable’ hour after giving at least three days (72 hours) notice;
• to show the premises to prospective tenants in the 21 days before the end of an agreement, after giving you ‘reasonable’ notice; or
• to show the premises to prospective buyers, after giving ‘reasonable’ notice.