Why would someone take a photo 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.

Is it legal to take a photo of someone?

There is no law preventing people from taking photographs in public. Taking a photo of a person where they can expect privacy, such as inside their home or garden, is likely to cause a breach of privacy laws. Unless the images which have been taken are indecent, no one has the right to: ask a photographer to stop.

What should I do if a friend or family member takes photos?

If a friend or family member took the photo, your best course of action may be to politely ask them to take it down. Often, these images are taken on someone’s private property (such as at their house) where they do have the right to take images of you. By agreeing to be on their property, you are giving them some rights to your presence.

Can you ask someone not to take pictures in Your House?

(Locker rooms, changing rooms, bathrooms) Since everyone is carrying cameras today you can expect them to take pictures if you invite them into your home, unless you ask them not to. If they do not honor your request to not take pictures in your home then you may ask them to leave.

Is it wrong to look at photos of deceased loved ones?

I think it’s probably incorrect to look at the act of putting photos away as a signal someone is ‘moving on’. Part of grieving well is learning to integrate the deceased loved one’s memory and being able to look at photos of deceased loved ones and feel happy or positive emotion is often a signal someone is doing better.

Can a stranger take a picture of you on private property?

If a stranger takes photos on public property, such as at a park or on a city street, you are giving your consent by being in a public area. If someone you do not know takes pictures of you on private property, you may have some rights according to the rules of the private property. Thank you for subscribing! The email address cannot be subscribed.