Full question:
I rent a room in a house and pay rent on a month by month basis (no written lease or agreement). About 1.5 to 1.75 years ago my landlord spoke to me and gave a lengthy list on what I can photograph and what I can't inside and outside the house. Since it was a long list to remember, I asked him to write it down for me or to remind me from time to time. He never did either. I took a photo outside the house and he tells me I violated his privacy. Is he correct?
- Category: Civil Rights
- Subcategory: Privacy
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
This is a unique situation. Generally, taking photos outside in public does not violate privacy. However, if there was an agreement not to photograph certain areas, that could be considered a violation. Additionally, if you were on private property when taking the photos, it might also breach privacy laws. Privacy acts may restrict photography in specific situations.
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