Unauthorized Property Use Concerns

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If your builder used your property for marketing without permission, you may have grounds for legal action. Consider sending a demand letter to cease unauthorized use. Since there was no clause in the contract allowing this, you might have a case for breach of contract or privacy invasion. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I had a custom home built, and it was build on land I owned. The house can not be seen by neighbors and is private. Our builder would bring potential clients to view our house and took pictures. He never asked about bringing clients, he only told us he was bringing people by to see the house. He also never asked out permission to take pictures and use for marketing.
Hi ****! That sounds frustrating. In Ontario, your builder may have violated your privacy rights. Here are some general points to consider:
- Builders typically need permission to use your property for marketing.
- Unauthorized use of your property could be a breach of contract or privacy laws.
Would you like more information on potential legal actions you can take?
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Here are a few potential legal actions you might consider:
- Demand Letter: You could send a formal letter requesting the builder to cease using your property for marketing without permission.
- Breach of Contract: If there was a contract, check for any clauses about property use. A lawyer can help you determine if there's a breach.
- Privacy Complaint: File a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario if your privacy was violated.
Would you like guidance on any of these steps?
There was no clause in the contract that they could use out property
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Since there was no clause in the contract that allowed the builder to use your property for marketing, you may have grounds to take legal action. Here are a couple of follow-up questions to better understand your situation:
- Did the builder provide any written or verbal notice before bringing potential clients to your property?
- How has the unauthorized use of your property affected you?
They told us they were brining people, we just assumed we didnt have a choice. There were other times they didnt tell us and people just showed up. We bought * acres to be private and be away from people. Had had hidden rooms built into our house and now other people have seen those.
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It sounds like a frustrating situation, and you might have a strong case for unauthorized use and potential privacy violation. Here are a few points to consider:
- Unauthorized Entry: The builder should have obtained explicit consent before bringing anyone to the property.
- Privacy Invasion: Unauthorized visitors viewing private areas like hidden rooms can be considered a breach of privacy.
Would you like assistance in drafting a demand letter or exploring other legal actions?
This is in Virginia
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It appears you have a potentially strong case for unauthorized use and privacy invasion. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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Can you list attorneys in Suffolk, VA
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Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I can help gather your details for a referral.
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