How to Get Permission to Investigate a Haunted House
Obtaining permission to investigate a haunted house is essential, as you don't want to run the risk of possibly being charged with trespassing. This could mean the potential of being sued or arrested. In order to receive permission to investigate a haunted house, you must speak with the owner. While this sounds simple, this process becomes a lot more complicated if the home is vacant.
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Contact the neighbors, the police, or the local homeowner's association (if the property is in a subdivision or gated community). They should be able to tell you who the owners are and provide contact information.
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Visit the local courthouse nearest where the haunted house is located. Property records, tax records, and probate records are available there for a small fee and can tell you who the title of the house belongs to.
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Contact the owner and gently but persuasively ask if you can investigate her home for paranormal activity. You might need to explain why you think it's haunted.
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Draft a permission/confidentiality agreement for the owner to sign, once he agrees. Make sure you each keep a copy of the signed agreement. If the owner is defensive about his house being haunted, this might help relieve his nerves.
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Allow the owner to accompany you during the investigation, if possible.
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