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Anonymous
>>114335 No. Going on to private property without the permission of the owner, regardless of what you are doing, is illegal.
The confusion comes from "public access" facilities that are privately owned. These are places that are privately owned, but there is a general understanding that people are allowed to come and go without express permission from the owner. Examples would be stores, malls, private university campuses, etc. The reason it's OK to go there is that the owner gives you implied permission to be there by virtue of the kind of facility it is. This does not apply to non-public-access private property, even if there are no fences or signs telling you to keep out. Make no mistake, it is trespassing to go onto private property to photograph abandoned buildings, and you CAN be arrested and charged- people just usually don't get caught, and when they do property owners usually don't press charges.
As far as photography is concerned in privately-owned public-access facilities, you can generally take photos until you are told otherwise UNLESS there are signs indicating no photography. Also be aware that they have no obligation to give you a warning, they can kick you off the property for any reason and at any time, and if you argue or refuse to leave they can have you charged with trespassing.
A final warning. In some states it is legal to use deadly force against someone who is on your property without your permission, and again they are not required to warn you before they start shooting. If you choose to trespass to get a photo, you are risking more than a ticket or a little jail time.
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