Letter requesting access for a routine property inspection with 24 hours' notice
24 Hours' Notice Required
You must give at least 24 hours' written notice before entering the property for a routine inspection. Access must be at a reasonable time (generally 8am–8pm). The tenant can refuse unreasonable requests.
[Landlord/Agent name and address]
[Date]
Dear [Tenant's name(s)],
I am writing to give you notice that I would like to carry out a routine inspection of the above property. As your landlord, I carry out periodic inspections to check the condition of the property and to identify any maintenance or repair issues.
Please let me know if the proposed date and time is convenient by contacting me on [phone number] or [email address]. If you would prefer a different time, please suggest an alternative and I will do my best to accommodate you.
You are welcome to be present during the inspection. If you are unable to be present, please let me know and we can make alternative arrangements.
If there are any repairs or maintenance issues you would like me to look at during the inspection, please let me know in advance so I can make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Yours sincerely,
[Landlord/Agent name]
[Contact details]
Disclaimer
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