Sample Letter for Unlawful Landlord Entry

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Landlord’s Name

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Landlord’s Address

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City, State, Zip Code

Dear _____________________(Landlord’s Name),

I would like to clarify the requirement for giving proper notice before entering my
apartment. According to Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance of Chicago,
Illinois,(Section 5-12-050), you are to give two days notice, unless it is emergency,
before entering a tenant’s unit, and also at the reasonable times between 8:am- 8:30pm.

The law provides that if the landlord enters in violation of this provision, makes a lawful
entry in an unreasonable manner, or makes repeated demands for entry which have the
effect of harassing the tenant, then tenant may recover actual damages and obtain an
injunctive relief, as well as attorney’s fees and court costs, and terminate the rental
agreement.

On _____________ (date) you or an employee entered my premises without permission.

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(describe circumstances). This is a violation of the law.

With proper notice, I will arrange with you or your employees, times for entry into my
unit. Please feel free to contact me to set up such appointments. I hope you will abide by
this request and that we can establish a more effective working relationship.

Sincerely,

Your Name__________________________

Address____________________________

City, State, Zip______________________

Phone _____________________________