Trespassing Cease and Desist Letter Template

[Your Full Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]

[Date]

[Recipient Full Name]
[Recipient Street Address or “Address Unknown”]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]

Re: Cease and Desist – Trespassing at [Property Address or Description]

Dear [Recipient Name],

1. Parties and Property Identification

I am [Your Full Name], the [Owner / Tenant / Authorized Representative] of the property located at:

[Property Address or Clear Description of Property]

This letter concerns your presence and conduct on or around this property.

2. Description of Trespassing Conduct

You have entered onto or remained on the property without my permission, including but not limited to the following occasions:

• [Incident 1 – Date, approximate time, and brief description]

• [Incident 2 – Date, approximate time, and brief description]

• [Incident 3 – Date, approximate time, and brief description]

These entries and any related actions on the property have been without my consent and are unwanted.

3. Demand to Cease and Desist

You are hereby formally directed to cease and desist immediately from:

• Entering onto or remaining on the property identified above;

• Entering or blocking any driveways, walkways, entrances, or access points;

• Approaching doors, windows, yards, garages, or outbuildings on the property;

• Leaving notes, items, or other objects on the property;

• Interfering in any way with the quiet use and enjoyment of the property by me, my family, guests, or any lawful occupants.

4. No Entry and Contact Instructions

Effective immediately, you are not permitted to come onto or remain on the property for any reason, unless you have prior written permission from me or are acting under a valid court order or official duty under applicable law.

If there is a lawful and unavoidable reason to communicate regarding this property, any such communication must be in writing and sent to:

[Your Full Name]
[Mailing Address for Written Correspondence]
Email: [Your Email Address]

5. Documentation and Possible Next Steps

I am keeping records of all trespassing incidents, including dates, times, photographs, video, and any witness statements or reports. If you ignore this letter and continue to trespass or engage in similar conduct, I may consider additional steps, which can include:

• Contacting law enforcement to report trespassing or related conduct;

• Seeking a protective order or similar relief from a court, where available;

• Informing landlords, homeowners’ associations, building managers, or other relevant authorities;

• Consulting with a licensed attorney about civil or other remedies.

6. Reservation of Rights

This letter is not a complete statement of all incidents or options available to me. I do not waive any rights, claims, or remedies that I may have now or in the future under criminal or civil law. All such rights and remedies are expressly reserved.

7. Closing

You are now on clear notice that your presence on the property described above is not authorized and will not be tolerated. I expect you to comply with this cease and desist demand immediately. If you choose to disregard this notice, you should understand that further steps may be taken without additional warning.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Signature, if printed]
[Date]