If the company I work for buys foreclosed homes at auction and it requires that I attempt to enter vacant houses without permission, is this legal?
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If the company I work for buys foreclosed homes at auction and it requires that I attempt to enter vacant houses without permission, is this legal?
And if the house is occupied, I am required to take pictures through their open windows while trespassing on the occupant’s property. What actions can be taken against me or my employer?
Asked on November 25, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Well first of all if the property is purchased at foreclosure and the proper steps taken to transfer the deed and to evict those remaining, you do not need permission to enter the homes. And you should not enter a home that has not been legally vacated through eviction or what ever because it could put you in physical danger at the very least or subject you to various criminal claims such as harassment or stealing should you enter and they claim something of value was missing after you left. No employer should put you in that position. Good luck.
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