When I was away on vacation, someone trimmed the front hedge, seriously pruned the lemon tree and the lime tree, and trimmed my soap lily down to nothing! Help me to find out why (we didn't hire a gardener), and maybe get my lemons back! [more inside]
posted by gavtaylor on Jul 11, 2009 - 21 answers

Where can I find antebellum white-on-black rape statistics? [more inside]
posted by billtron on Sep 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Am I trespassing if I am standing on a public sidewalk, leaning against a wall that directly abuts the sidewalk? [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Aug 17, 2008 - 24 answers

Some friends and I are into Urban Exploration. We're photographers who enjoy this subject quite a bit. We've been considering writing a book of pictures and a few stories of various sites we have done. I am curious if anyone knows the legal ramifications of publishing such a book? The idea is there would be pictures of sites we did not have permission to photograph. These are sites where 'no trespassing' signs have been clearly posted and alternative measures have been used to gain entrance. Note:: No breaking and entering or burgulary methods were used. Available entrances only. This question is on the legality of publishing said book, please no flames or discussion on the legal issues surrounding urbex itself. Thanks in advance.
posted by grahamux on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Can a public building arbitrarily declare its grounds closed on the weekends and not accept any public visitors? (Talking about the Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona, CA specifically) [more inside]
posted by bryanboyer on Jan 5, 2008 - 14 answers

LegalFilter: My foolish friend received a misdemeanor in CA for trespassing and apparently needs to be booked and appear in court. She's set to fly to NY for school in three weeks - is she allowed to leave the state? [more inside]
posted by coolhappysteve on Dec 23, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I discourage neighbors from trespassing in my courtyard? [more inside]
posted by lucky mollusk on Jun 8, 2007 - 20 answers

My apartment was entered without the knowledge or consent of me, or my landlord. Is this trespassing? [more inside]
posted by othersomethings on Jun 8, 2007 - 21 answers

How to keep trespassers off our city property while maintaining a neighborly feel? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Apr 2, 2007 - 29 answers

POSTED / NO TRESPASSING - Has this always been the norm? When did it become popular for virtually *everyone* to do this to their land? How serious are people, in your experience? Also, is there anywhere where they don't do this (as much)? [more inside]
posted by zhivota on Apr 2, 2006 - 42 answers

Should I ask the farmer's permission before taking pictures on his field? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Dec 21, 2005 - 48 answers

Is it still possible to walk The High Line? I know Kottke did it, but I haven't found any more recent accounts anywhere, and I'm concerned that since the High Line has attracted more attention (and federal funding) recently, they may be taking stronger steps to prevent trespassing. Will my trip be ruined? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Aug 10, 2005 - 10 answers

Why do signs to deter trespassers use the convention "Posted: No Trespassing" when the very fact that such a sign is physically posted makes the use of the word "Posted" redundant? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Jun 26, 2005 - 15 answers