# The Letting Agent Code of Practice (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Paragraph 82: Property access and visits

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You must give the tenant reasonable notice of your intention to visit the property and the reason for this. ... At least 24 hours’ notice must be given , or 48 hours’ notice where the tenancy is a private residential tenancy, unless the situation is urgent or you consider that giving such notice would defeat the object of the entry. You must ensure the tenant is present when entering the property and visit at reasonable times of the day unless otherwise agreed with the tenant.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/133/schedule/paragraph/82 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/letting-agent-code-of-practice-scotland-regulations-2016/schedule/paragraph-82
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