If wanting to show the property to prospective buyers, you should give reasonable notice to the tenant. A reasonable time period is according to individual tenant conveniences, and should be agreed upon by both parties.
As a Landlord you should be fair and considerate of the tenant at all times. The tribunal can settle any disputes if one party believes the other is being unreasonable.
Privacy for Tenants: Photos showing tenant possessions can only be used if the tenant agrees.
NSW: As agreed with your Tenant/s. If no agreement can be made with the Tenant/s no more than 2 per week giving 48 hours notice.
QLD: If you require entry to show prospective buyers you must inform the tenant by issuing a Notice of Lessor’s Intention to Sell Premises (form 10)
You then must issue the tenant with an Entry Notice (form 9) with 24 hours notice before showing prospective purchasers through the property on each occasion.
VIC: You must give tenant 24 hours written notice to show prospective buyers through using Notice to Tenant/s of Rented Premises Form
WA: If wanting to show the property to prospective buyers, you should give reasonable notice to the tenant. A reasonable time period is according to individual tenant conveniences, and should be agreed upon by both parties. Notice of intended Inspection form
NT: Notice of requirement to enter premise 24 hours written notice required
TAS: Accompanied inspections can occur at any time with the agreement of the tenant. If an agreement cannot be reached, inspections by prospective purchasers can only occur:
- In the company of the owner;
- Between 8am and 6pm;
- With 48 hours written notice;
- On not more than 5 occasions in any week; and
- On not more than 1 occasion per day.
SA: In order to show prospective purchasers through your rented premises reasonable notice as follows should be adhered to:
- One open inspection per fortnight, giving at least 4 days’ notice
- Two inspections per week, by appointment only, giving at least 24 hours’ notice.
The tenant has the right to remain on the premise during all inspections, including open home inspections. Notice to Enter Premises
Question: Can an agent/landlord put a ‘for sale’ sign on the rented premises?
Answer: Yes. The tenant would have to show that having the sign on the rented premises would interfere with their peace, comfort or privacy in order to refuse.
Question: Can an agent/landlord photograph or take a video of the inside of the rented premises to be placed on the internet in order to assist with the sale of the premises?
Answer: The tenant would have the right to refuse to have their personal possessions photographed or videoed. However, a photograph or video of a bathroom or area not identifying the tenant’s possessions would be acceptable.