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Residential Tenancies Act 1999
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76 Tenant to be present at entry
(1) An entry into or inspection of premises or ancillary property under
this Part must be carried out in the presence of the tenant.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
(a) the tenant has refused, other than on reasonable grounds, to
be present at the time specified for the inspection; or
(b) the tenant has, in writing, waived the right to appear or to be
represented at the inspection; or
(c) the tenant is not at the premises at the time specified for
inspection; or
(d) the entry is made for the purposes of section 72.