Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California
Privacy in the Home
How protected is a person in his/her own apartment from surveilance by
law enforcement and/or a landlord or nieghbor? How much does the
''reasonable expectation of privacy'' cover with regards to behavior
conducted inside ones personal residence?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Privacy in the Home
Obviously, if law enforcement has a search warrant (or you're a suspected terrorist so no warrant is needed under the civil rights-evading USA PATRIOT Act) then you have no choice but to have your home searched. Otherwise, a nosy neighbor has no right to enter your home, and the landlord may only do so upon reasonable notice for inspection or if an emergency arises. Is there something more specific about which you are concerned?
Re: Privacy in the Home
Your question implies you are up to something... Illicit activity can draw unwelcome attention in a number of ways. Meth labs and grow rooms generate odors or abnormally high electric bills. Drug dealers tend to have lots of visitors. Domestic arguments or heavy drinking can be noisy. And your internet activity is less private than you think. Get a tinfoil hat.
Re: Privacy in the Home
This is a good question, but a good answer would be much too long for this site to handle. I'd suggest going to a nearby library (if you live near a law library that would be ideal) and asking the librarians to help you find a useful primer on the subject.
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