If you’re renting a property there will come a time when your landlord (or their agent) will conduct an inspection. In some cases, this inspection will take place on a yearly basis, other times it may be on short notice.
As a tenant, you must receive a minimum of 24 hours written notice that an inspection is to take place, along with the reason for entry. The landlord/agent can enter the property between 8am and 6pm on any day except a public holiday whether you are home or not, however, it’s in your best interest to be at home when the inspection takes place.
The secret to a stress-free rental inspection is not leaving everything to the last minute. If you maintain the property throughout your tenancy then a simple clean-up is all that should be required in the lead up to an inspection.

Ongoing maintenance
If you want to remain living where you are or value your reputation as a renter it’s good practice to treat the property as if it were your own. Throughout your tenancy you should:

Pre-inspection

On the day
If you’ve stuck to the points above and have been maintaining the property on a regular basis then inspection day should be a breeze. If there are ongoing issues with the home make sure you write them down so you can discuss them when the landlord/agent is present.

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