How much notice should I give my tenants before an inspection?
You should give a minimum of seven days’ notice before an inspection. That gives your tenants a weekend to get the place in order, clean the oven, and put away the dirty dishes. It’ll keep them happy, too.
Cubbi will automatically notify your tenants via email and SMS when you schedule the inspection, and again the day before.
When you schedule an inspection in Cubbi - unless your tenant has agreed to an earlier inspection - please make sure you give a full seven days’ warning before the inspection date.
If you need to give less notice, ask your tenants and know what the law says:
New South Wales (NSW)
- Landlords must provide seven days’ written notice
- Information is available on the Fair Trading website
Victoria (VIC)
- Landlords must provide seven days’ notice
- Information is available on the Consumer Affairs website
Western Australia (WA)
- Landlords must provide seven to 14 days’ notice
- Information is available on the WA Department of Commerce website
South Australia (SA)
- Landlords must provide seven to 14 days’ written notice
- Information is available on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website
Queensland (QLD)
- Landlords must provide seven days’ notice
- Information is available on the Residential Tenancies Authority website
Northern Territory (NT)
- Landlords must provide at least seven days’ notice
- Information is available on the Consumer Affairs website
Tasmania (TAS)
- Landlords must provide at least 24 hours’ notice
- Information is available on the Consumer Affairs website
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Landlords must provide seven days’ notice in writing
- Information is available on the Tenants Union website