Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020
20Power of authorised officers to enter premises
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20 Power of authorised officers to enter premises
20 Power of authorised officers to enter premises
(1) An authorised officer may enter any premises at a reasonable hour in the daytime or at an hour during which business (including building work) is in progress or is usually carried on at the premises.
(2) A power to enter premises conferred by this Act authorises entry by foot, vehicle, vessel or aircraft or by any other means.
(3) Entry to premises may be effected with or without the authority of a search warrant.
(4) When exercising a power of entry under this Division, an authorised officer may be accompanied by any assistants that the authorised officer considers necessary.