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iv.
the lock is changed in compliance with
an order of QCAT; or
v.
the tenant believes the change is
necessary to protect themselves or
another occupant from domestic
violence and engages a locksmith or
other qualified tradesperson to change
the lock.
(b) If the tenant changes a lock at the property, the
Member Property Manager must obtain a copy
of the new key as soon as practicable after
receiving notice that the tenant has changed
the lock.
viii.
if the Client or Member Property
Manager has given the tenant a notice
to remedy a breach of the Form 18a
General Tenancy Agreement that is a
significant breach—within 14 days
after the end of the allowed remedy
period, to inspect to ascertain whether
the tenant has remedied the breach;
ix.
if the tenant agrees;
x.
in an emergency; or
xi.
if the Client or Member Property
Manager believes on reasonable
grounds that the entry is necessary to
protect the property inclusions from
imminent or further damage.
(c) If the Member Property Manager changes the
lock at the property, they must provide a copy
of the new key to the tenant immediately.
46. LESSOR’S RIGHT OF ENTRY
(a) Member Property Managers may only enter
the property in the following circumstances56:
i.
for an inspection;
ii.
for routine repairs or maintenance;
iii.
smoke alarm inspection or works
under Fire and Emergency Services Act
1990;
iv.
safety switch inspection or works
under Electrical Safety Act 2002;
v.
to show the property to a prospective
buyer or tenant;
vi.
to allow a valuation of the property to
be carried out;
vii.
if the Client or Member Property
Manager believe on reasonable
grounds, the property have been
abandoned;
(b) If the Member Property Manager has grounds to
enter the property, they must provide an Entry
Notice to the tenant with the requisite notice
period required under the RTRA Act in advance
(unless for emergency), identifying a reasonable
time, entry period and day for the entry and details
of any third party that may also enter for the
purpose of the entry (ie. tradesperson).
(c)
56
Member Property Managers must not unlawfully
enter a property.
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, s192
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