Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Is it legal for my neighbor to take pictures of my dogs in my backyard behind my 6ft fence?
Asked on 1/29/11, 11:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
Yes, it is legal to take photographs across property lines. There may be legal limits on what the photographer can do with the photos, and the usual trespassing rules apply to intrusion across the property line, but taking pictures of a neighbor's property is not itself illegal.
Answered on 4/25/11, 3:45 pm