Derelict damage
If a building's beyond repair - possibly even going to be demolished, do you think there's anything wrong with doing damage in it?
Only if you own it.
Quote:Only if you own it.
If its your building then no problems unless you wilfully put passers by or public at risk by your actions.
I don't know about how the law stands - those who have already commented are probably right, but why would you want to? It belongs to someone and whilst they have not an obvious care about it you do not know what their circumstances are and what the reasons are for neglect. The building is not yours to do with as you want. And there may well be valuable artifacts within it. I would also suspect that you would be committing trespass if you go onto the property.
Quote:I don't know about how the law stands - those who have already commented are probably right, but why would you want to? It belongs to someone and whilst they have not an obvious care about it you do not know what their circumstances are and what the reasons are for neglect. The building is not yours to do with as you want. And there may well be valuable artifacts within it. I would also suspect that you would be committing trespass if you go onto the property.
And why would anybody join a photography website just to ask that question?
Quote: If a building's beyond repair - possibly even going to be demolished, do you think there's anything wrong with doing damage in it?
Apart from committing trespass and causing criminal damage to someone else's property you mean?
Will you be adding breaking and entering to the list of things to do to property you don't own?
Why not ask the owners of the building first if they have any objections to your actions?
Quote:And why would anybody join a photography website just to ask that question?
How do you know they've joined just to ask that question - it might be the first of many questions and other posts.
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Quote:And why would anybody join a photography website just to ask that question?
How do you know they've joined just to ask that question - it might be the first of many questions and other posts.
Well he has just joined and hasn't mentioned any ideas about photographing this structure, which would only have taken him a couple of minutes to set the context. Maybe he wants to graffitti it, but it seems clear he was looking for some reassurance that he can damage someone else's property. I'm sure he'll feel free to come back and clarify matters if he wants to.
Quote:If a building's beyond repair - possibly even going to be demolished, do you think there's anything wrong with doing damage in it?
Yes..it’s not yours...full stop...
In your opinion beyond repair.
The building may be listed.
Or a film set venue.
Or just contain memories to the owner.
Damaging it may hasten it's early demise, or put others in danger.
Many castle ruins may also fit your category.
It's Not yours, leave it alone.
The building may be listed.
Or a film set venue.
Or just contain memories to the owner.
Damaging it may hasten it's early demise, or put others in danger.
Many castle ruins may also fit your category.
It's Not yours, leave it alone.
Well, unless you own the legal title to it...
From what I can gather, amongst the 'urban explorer' community there's unwritten rule that you neither take not alter anything, and that forced entry or damage is out of the question. Trespass is a bit tricky legally, unless it"s combined with with another offence, and intent to do something else illegal, it's a civil thing.
Worth getting a copy of McNae's Law for Journalists 2nd hand off Amazon for a recentish edition.
From what I can gather, amongst the 'urban explorer' community there's unwritten rule that you neither take not alter anything, and that forced entry or damage is out of the question. Trespass is a bit tricky legally, unless it"s combined with with another offence, and intent to do something else illegal, it's a civil thing.
Worth getting a copy of McNae's Law for Journalists 2nd hand off Amazon for a recentish edition.
Quote:Well, unless you own the legal title to it...
From what I can gather, amongst the 'urban explorer' community there's unwritten rule that you neither take not alter anything, and that forced entry or damage is out of the question. Trespass is a bit tricky legally, unless it"s combined with with another offence, and intent to do something else illegal, it's a civil thing.
Worth getting a copy of McNae's Law for Journalists 2nd hand off Amazon for a recentish edition.
+1
Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
