Full question:
If a neighbor sets up a camoflaged hunting blind on the edge of your property (Edge of property is loosely defined. On the outside of their fence but probably still within their property) with the sole intent of viewing all angles of your pool (areas not accessible viewed from their house - there could be no other purpose), and then reveals private information about you to others. Does this qualify as a peeping tom case, invasion of privacy or both?
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Neighbor Relations
- Date:
- State: Indiana
Answer:
I cannot provide a legal opinion, as this situation will depend on the specific facts and circumstances. A court may find 'peeping' if it can be shown that the hunting blind has no legitimate purpose. For an invasion of privacy claim, a person must have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their conduct. Whether a swimming pool is considered a private area free from neighbor surveillance will depend on the details of the case. In some instances, it has been ruled that a surveillance camera aimed at a neighbor's property constituted an invasion of privacy when there was no valid motive for its use (Fla. Stat. § 775.21). I recommend contacting your local housing department to check for any building codes regarding hunting blinds on private property.
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