What is it with Property Managers who organise a Routine Inspection with the tenant but instead of making an appointment they give a 6 hour timeframe: "We wish to inspect the premises between 10:00am and 4:00pm. If you cannot, or do not, wish to be in attendance at the appointment time nominated above, we will use the master key which we have in our possession."
To me that is very rude and inconvenient to the tenant. If the tenant wants to be present are they supposed to take a full day off work and wait around for up to 6 hours? Surely the tenant deserves a more specific appointment time so they can organise their day, or are they so insignificant their time doesn't really matter to a PM?
I'm currently on the receiving end of one of these letters, and have seen similar ones before from other PM's. I wouldn't dream of putting my own tenants out like that!
So what are the tenants rights in this situation (NSW)? I want to be there for the inspection, I don't want the PM letting themselves in with the master key, I have requested either a more specific appointment time on their nominated date, or suggested an alternative day the following week where I will be available all day. Surely that's not asking too much or being unreasonable?
To me that is very rude and inconvenient to the tenant. If the tenant wants to be present are they supposed to take a full day off work and wait around for up to 6 hours? Surely the tenant deserves a more specific appointment time so they can organise their day, or are they so insignificant their time doesn't really matter to a PM?
I'm currently on the receiving end of one of these letters, and have seen similar ones before from other PM's. I wouldn't dream of putting my own tenants out like that!
So what are the tenants rights in this situation (NSW)? I want to be there for the inspection, I don't want the PM letting themselves in with the master key, I have requested either a more specific appointment time on their nominated date, or suggested an alternative day the following week where I will be available all day. Surely that's not asking too much or being unreasonable?