A Standard Document letter used by a condemning authority to request access to private property for due diligence on a public project involving eminent domain. This Standard Document is one of the first steps in conducting due diligence on the property before the filing of formal eminent domain proceedings. The letter allows the condemnor to conduct common initial due diligence inspections, such as surveying the property, environmental inspections and testing for pollutants and other reasons, and appraising the property to estimate its value. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanatory drafting and negotiating tips.