What are my rights if I received a legal notice from the owner of public retail business telling me that I may not enter this business nor step foot on the property?
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What are my rights if I received a legal notice from the owner of public retail business telling me that I may not enter this business nor step foot on the property?
Is it legal to deny me access to a public retail store?
Asked on April 11, 2015 under Business Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If he's denying you access due due to your race, it would not be legal; there are also some other protected characteristics, like religion, where it is most likely not legal to deny you access on that basis. But if he simply does not like you personally, or if you have been rowdy or disruptive in his store, or you are associated with (e.g. friends or family with) someone who has been a problem, or if you ever had a payment problem with his store, etc., then he can legally refuse you access. As long as it's based on something you do or something personal to you (again, not like race), it is legal.
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