Winston–Salem North Carolina Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Illegal entry by landlord

• Category: North Carolina Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters
• State: North Carolina
• City: Winston–Salem
• Control #: NC-1018LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a letter from Tenant to Landlord requesting that in the future, Landlord may only enter the premises with prior written notice to Tenant, and only at a reasonable time, agreeable to both parties. The only exception would be in the case of an emergency posing an immediate danger to health or property. Subject: Formal Complaint: Illegal Entry by Landlord at [Property Address] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent incident of illegal entry into my rental unit at [Property Address], which occurred on [Date] without my prior knowledge or consent. First and foremost, let me address my intention behind this letter — to bring this issue to your attention, seek immediate resolution, and ensure that such a breach of my rights as a tenant is rectified promptly. It is essential to maintain a respectful and lawful landlord-tenant relationship, which includes respecting each other's privacy and abiding by the terms stated in our lease agreement. It has come to my attention that, per North Carolina law, landlords are required to provide tenants with at least 24 hours' notice before entering the premises, except in cases of emergency or when both parties agree otherwise (North Carolina General Statutes § 42-42). Unfortunately, on [Date], you entered my rental unit without providing any prior notice or obtaining my consent, which is in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request an explanation for this unauthorized entry and an assurance that it will not be repeated in the future. This violation left me feeling vulnerable and invaded my privacy, and I expect immediate action to address this matter. Additionally, I request a written acknowledgment of this incident and a commitment to abide by the legal requirements for entering my rental unit moving forward. To further resolve this issue, I suggest the following actions be taken: 1. An apology for the unauthorized entry into my rental unit. 2. Written confirmation that you understand the legal requirements for entering a tenant's premises and will adhere to them in the future. 3. A commitment to provide at least 24 hours' notice, except in the case of emergencies or mutually agreed-upon situations. 4. An assurance that my privacy will be respected, and no unauthorized entries will occur again. 5. Compensation for any damages or losses resulting from the illegal entry. I strongly believe that a prompt resolution to this matter will help restore our landlord-tenant relationship to one of trust and mutual respect. Failure to address this situation satisfactorily may force me to explore legal remedies available to protect my rights as a tenant under North Carolina law. I kindly request a written response addressing this serious matter within [reasonable timeframe, such as 7 days] from the receipt of this letter. I strongly encourage open communication and prompt action to ensure a positive resolution. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter, and I trust that you will give it the importance it deserves. I look forward to receiving a satisfactory response from you. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Contact Information: Phone Number and Email Address] Keywords: Winston-Salem North Carolina, letter, tenant, landlord, illegal entry, unauthorized entry, breach of privacy, rental unit, lease agreement, North Carolina law, prior notice, rights as a tenant, explanation, resolution, acknowledgment, legal requirements, vulnerable, invasion of privacy, immediate action, apology, commitment, damages, losses, compensation, landlord-tenant relationship, trust, mutual respect, written response, legal remedies, open communication, positive resolution.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Illegal Entry by Landlord at [Property Address] Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent incident of illegal entry into my rental unit at [Property Address], which occurred on [Date] without my prior knowledge or consent. First and foremost, let me address my intention behind this letter — to bring this issue to your attention, seek immediate resolution, and ensure that such a breach of my rights as a tenant is rectified promptly. It is essential to maintain a respectful and lawful landlord-tenant relationship, which includes respecting each other's privacy and abiding by the terms stated in our lease agreement. It has come to my attention that, per North Carolina law, landlords are required to provide tenants with at least 24 hours' notice before entering the premises, except in cases of emergency or when both parties agree otherwise (North Carolina General Statutes § 42-42). Unfortunately, on [Date], you entered my rental unit without providing any prior notice or obtaining my consent, which is in direct violation of my rights as a tenant. I kindly request an explanation for this unauthorized entry and an assurance that it will not be repeated in the future. This violation left me feeling vulnerable and invaded my privacy, and I expect immediate action to address this matter. Additionally, I request a written acknowledgment of this incident and a commitment to abide by the legal requirements for entering my rental unit moving forward. To further resolve this issue, I suggest the following actions be taken: 1. An apology for the unauthorized entry into my rental unit. 2. Written confirmation that you understand the legal requirements for entering a tenant's premises and will adhere to them in the future. 3. A commitment to provide at least 24 hours' notice, except in the case of emergencies or mutually agreed-upon situations. 4. An assurance that my privacy will be respected, and no unauthorized entries will occur again. 5. Compensation for any damages or losses resulting from the illegal entry. I strongly believe that a prompt resolution to this matter will help restore our landlord-tenant relationship to one of trust and mutual respect. Failure to address this situation satisfactorily may force me to explore legal remedies available to protect my rights as a tenant under North Carolina law. I kindly request a written response addressing this serious matter within [reasonable timeframe, such as 7 days] from the receipt of this letter. I strongly encourage open communication and prompt action to ensure a positive resolution. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter, and I trust that you will give it the importance it deserves. I look forward to receiving a satisfactory response from you. Yours sincerely, [Tenant's Name] [Tenant's Contact Information: Phone Number and Email Address] Keywords: Winston-Salem North Carolina, letter, tenant, landlord, illegal entry, unauthorized entry, breach of privacy, rental unit, lease agreement, North Carolina law, prior notice, rights as a tenant, explanation, resolution, acknowledgment, legal requirements, vulnerable, invasion of privacy, immediate action, apology, commitment, damages, losses, compensation, landlord-tenant relationship, trust, mutual respect, written response, legal remedies, open communication, positive resolution.