Getting permission or....

[hughmaster10]

Is it "ok" to detect old vacant bulldozed house lots.. If not, how would you go about getting permission? Since the houses are gone and have been that way for a while.. I know of some lots with good potential, but unsure about it being "ok".. Your thoughts?

 

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[sandy shoes]

if no signs are saying no trespassing i would go for it

 

[worldtalker]

I have found hunting land like that,you will find busy bodies asking if you have permission,track down the owners,'SURE HELP YOURSELF' is the reply I always get,I don't like Busy Bodies! Never Have. GodsBless Chris

 

[cactusrat]

The county tax office will know who owns the lots.

If the owner gives you his blessing, then nobody can chase you off the lot.

 

[Ism]

Many states/counties now have a GIS map server that gives you everything you need to find the owner through the tax records. If you don't have a GIS website for your area, take the address to the tax assessor office for the township your site resides. If you don't have an address, you can always look at the plat maps. Just make sure you know what you are looking for, some TWP employees are impatient. I was met by someone that thought I was incapable of reading their "complicated" plat map. The look of surprise when I flipped to exactly what I was looking for was priceless.
I don't have to do that now, we have many GIS sites where I can find what I need sitting in front of the computer.

 

[hughmaster10]

Many states/counties now have a GIS map server that gives you everything you need to find the owner through the tax records. If you don't have a GIS website for your area, take the address to the tax assessor office for the township your site resides. If you don't have an address, you can always look at the plat maps. Just make sure you know what you are looking for, some TWP employees are impatient. I was met by someone that thought I was incapable of reading their "complicated" plat map. The look of surprise when I flipped to exactly what I was looking for was priceless. I don't have to do that now, we have many GIS sites where I can find what I need sitting in front of the computer.

Cool!!!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

I'm with sandy shoes: I help myself to sites you describe . Old-town urban demolitions and lot-scrapes can sometimes be good . If there were signs and/or fences, and you're skittish about that , you can go the route the other answers here give , to find an owner. But then the problem becomes that you risk a "no" from some faraway distant corporation, who just gives the "safe" answer (but would otherwise never have cared or noticed).

 

[TheRingFinder]

Go for it and check out some Dora footage -

 

[hughmaster10]

I'm with sandy shoes: I help myself to sites you describe . Old-town urban demolitions and lot-scrapes can sometimes be good . If there were signs and/or fences, and you're skittish about that , you can go the route the other answers here give , to find an owner. But then the problem becomes that you risk a "no" from some faraway distant corporation, who just gives the "safe" answer (but would otherwise never have cared or noticed).

Oh also what about a deserted property that happens to have a house, does that change the situation? Or is it "ok"? Thanks!

 

[capt. jas.]

So you guys really trespass on someone else's property and then take things from it thinking it's OK? Is this on the assumption that the owner is just a personless corporation and not an individual?

 

[Bejamble]

Many states/counties now have a GIS map server that gives you everything you need to find the owner through the tax records. If you don't have a GIS website for your area, take the address to the tax assessor office for the township your site resides. If you don't have an address, you can always look at the plat maps. Just make sure you know what you are looking for, some TWP employees are impatient. I was met by someone that thought I was incapable of reading their "complicated" plat map. The look of surprise when I flipped to exactly what I was looking for was priceless.
I don't have to do that now, we have many GIS sites where I can find what I need sitting in front of the computer.

You hit that right on Ism. Always get permission. If you can't find the owner or unable to contact, it is a no. It only takes a couple minutes to look up an owner if your region has a GIS server. Google You location name and GIS and Assessor. You are bound to find at a minimum a phone number for the local assessor or tax info. Definitely get permission though.


Cory

 

[Tom_in_CA]

heavens no

So you guys really trespass on someone else's property and then take things from it thinking it's OK? Is this on the assumption that the owner is just a personless corporation and not an individual?

Oh heavens no. Of course not. In fact, I can't even step foot off the sidewalk for any short-cuts such as these either:

Hughmaster, you're asking this question on a public forum, so you're going to have to expect the obligatory answers. I mean, some people here think you need to ask the mayor's permission before hunting a public sandbox (afterall, you "can't be too safe", now can you?). So go figure. The obligatory answer to you then: No, you can't do it. In fact, don't step off any sidewalks either, etc.... There's your technical answer. Disregard mine and Sandy-shoes previous answer.

 

[TreasurDiggrNY]

Oh heavens no. Of course not. In fact, I can't even step foot off the sidewalk for any short-cuts such as these either:

Hughmaster, you're asking this question on a public forum, so you're going to have to expect the obligatory answers. I mean, some people here think you need to ask the mayor's permission before hunting a public sandbox (afterall, you "can't be too safe", now can you?). So go figure. The obligatory answer to you then: No, you can't do it. In fact, don't step off any sidewalks either, etc.... There's your technical answer. Disregard mine and Sandy-shoes previous answer.

It's very funny how anytime someone calls you on your BS analogies for not getting or asking permission you turn right around and say "You know, you really should ask for permission or not hunt it". Reminds me of.........

 

[TheRingFinder]

It's very funny how anytime someone calls you on your BS analogies for not getting or asking permission you turn right around and say "You know, you really should ask for permission or not hunt it". Reminds me of.........
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TDNY - I don't think you actually undersood what Tom was saying........I could be wrong, though I took it a total different way, a lot of sarcasm in the post............

 

[Prestigitation Digger]

Bank owned...fair game in my book. Asking permission from a bank that dosent give **** for savings is like asking a B&E expert if you can steal from his house. Grow a set or forever be enamored.

 

[capt. jas.]

I guess someone who trespassed on my land without permission and took something from that land could be described as having "grown a set". The only problem is they would run the risk of losing them as fast as they grew them.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

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I guess someone who trespassed on my land without permission and took something from that land could be described as having "grown a set". The only problem is they would run the risk of losing them as fast as they grew them.

Hey, capt. jas, would you (be honest), take any of the 4 short-cut paths seen in my pix above? Well of course you wouldn't. Because you know that persons are waiting there with shotguns waiting to blast off that set they just grew. Lurking behind every bush. Look closely at pix #1, 2nd tree on the left, and you'll see the navy-commando seal hiding right there ready to pounce !

 

[Prestigitation Digger]

So crafty..hope to see ya out there bud swinging your junk and looking to take others. Signs signs evertwhere a sign don't do this don't do that cant you read the signs? Thanks Tom in CA even if not entirely in my court....

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Hughmaster10, my buddies hunt demo lots in Harris County. They have taken the time to get to know the demolition crews and builders in the area. They know which owners give permission and which don't. Neighborhoods close to the loop where the terra downs are happening are where they are having success.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[WheatbackDigger]

if no signs are saying no trespassing i would go for it

I have no signs on my lot...You would be asking for a foot up your azz if i found you "going for it"