Urbana — Ch. 12.5 Landlord-Tenant Relationships § 12.5-15
Landlord's right to access
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(a) The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter the rental unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, supply necessary or agreed services, make alterations or improvements if such alterations or improvements do not interfere with the tenant's use of the premises, or to show the rental unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees or tenants. (b) The landlord shall not abuse the right of access to the rental unit or use it to harass the tenant. Except in cases of emergency or by mutual consent, the landlord or landlord's agents shall not enter the rental unit without first providing the tenant with at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of the entry and may enter only at reasonable times. Reasonable times shall be considered 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends, or such other times agreed upon by the tenant and the landlord. (c) From the time that either the landlord or the tenant notifies the other party that the rental agreement will not be renewed, the landlord shall have the right to access, without twenty-four (24) hours advance notice, for the purpose of showing the rental unit to prospective tenants, provided that: (1) The rental unit has not already been leased for the twelve-month period subsequent to the expiration of the rental agreement; (2) The landlord enters only during two (2) specific one-hour periods on weekdays and three (3) specific one-hour periods on weekends, selected by the tenant from among choices offered by the landlord, during which the landlord will have daily access; and (3) The landlord shall notify the tenant when the rental unit has been leased for the twelve-month period subsequent to the expiration of the rental agreement. (d) If the tenant requests repairs and the landlord enters the rental unit to perform said repairs within fourteen (14) days of the tenant's initial request, the landlord shall not be obligated to provide the tenant with advance notice of entry. If the landlord fails to perform said repairs within fourteen (14) days of the tenant's initial request, the landlord shall be required to provide the tenant with at least twenty-four (24) hours' advance notice of entry. The notice shall only be effective for a seven-day period. (e) The landlord may enter the rental unit at any time, without advance notice, in case of emergency. For purposes of this provision, the term "emergency" shall refer to a situation wherein access to the rental unit is necessary in order to prevent damage or destruction to the rental unit, other rental units, or the building, or to the fixtures, equipment, appliances, furniture or other personal property contained therein, or in order to protect any person from injury. Nonpayment or delinquent payment of rent shall not constitute an emergency. (f) The landlord or landlord's agents shall enter the rental unit only after knocking on the door and providing the tenant a reasonable opportunity to answer, shall leave the premises in as good condition as when entered, shall clean and remove dirt and debris that result from the performance of maintenance and repairs, shall leave a note indicating the names of the persons who entered the rental unit and shall lock the rental unit when leaving.
Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-15 establishes a mutual framework governing when and how a landlord may enter a rental unit. Landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' advance notice and may only enter during defined reasonable hours — weekdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — unless an emergency exists, the tenant has requested repairs (with entry occurring within 14 days), or both parties mutually agree to different terms. The provision also sets specific procedures for end-of-tenancy showings and requires landlords to leave the unit in good condition, leave a note identifying who entered, and lock up upon departure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-15, compliant property operators generally provide written or verbal notice at least 24 hours before entering and schedule entries within the defined reasonable-hours windows unless an emergency or tenant-requested repair applies. When a non-renewal has been communicated, operators work with the tenant to establish agreed one-hour daily access windows for showings rather than entering unannounced. After any entry, a compliant operator leaves the unit clean, undamaged, locked, and with a written note identifying everyone who entered the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Urbana Ch. 12.5 § 12.5-15 gives tenants the right to expect advance notice, reasonable entry hours, and respectful conduct from anyone entering their unit on the landlord's behalf. If a landlord enters without proper notice, outside permitted hours, or in a harassing manner, tenants may have grounds to raise that conduct as a violation — options can include filing a complaint with the City of Urbana or raising the violation as a defense or counterclaim in a related proceeding. Tenants who believe their access rights under § 12.5-15 have been violated may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization for information about available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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