Why would someone be taking pictures of my house?

Appraisal. If you’re selling your home, the buyer’s lender must appraise it before issuing the loan. An appraiser inspects the exterior and interior, taking photographs to substantiate his findings. Some lenders only request a “drive by” appraisal that involves a contractor taking exterior photographs.

Can someone take pictures inside my house?

In the US there is no law against a guest taking pictures in your house. It can be considered rude if they are told ahead of time not to do it. That is why some people have a table with a basket by the door and require all guest to place their phones in the basket. If they want to keep their phones they can leave.

Can you be trespassed from federal property?

Anytime you unlawfully enter land owned by the Federal government, you could face federal trespassing charges. You cannot defend against your trespassing charges by claiming that you were unaware of being on restricted Federal land.

Are government buildings public?

Government-owned property is often considered ‘public’ property, although that does not mean that all such property is freely accessible to all citizens. Government-owned property may also refer to the property administered by the federal government, such as consulate buildings and embassies.

Is it legal to take a picture on your property?

Whether a photograph or video was legally taken depends on the location where it was taken, and the photographer’s status with regard to being on that property. Broadly speaking, the public has the right to take photos and videos in public spaces, for example in public parks or city streets.

Can the government take your property?

Far lesser actions can wrongfully impair your property rights. From temporarily flooding private property to enacting a zoning ordinance that restricts the use of private land (referred to as a “regulatory taking”), there are numerous ways that government authorities can “take” private property.

Do I have the right to take photos and videos?

If you are trespassing, you likely do not have the right to take photos and videos. Sometimes, it may seem that the public has been given access to private property, especially when public use of the property is traditional. Examples of this are wilderness areas, hiking trails, swimming areas, or access areas to a beach.

Can the government take private land for public use?

Under some circumstances, the short answer is “yes.” Eminent domain power allows the government to take private land for public use. Sometimes called the power of condemnation, or referred to as a “forced sale,” this is within the legal toolkit of federal, state, local, and even quasi-governmental agencies and public utilities.

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