Just a random curiosity. Can the cops or the FBI search a house that isn t owned by anyone except maybe the bank? Like it s a house for sale and is owned by a bank, what are the laws for searching it? I can t find a satisfactory answer by Google searching or reading warrant laws.
Slickterp
No, they still need a warrant, because of course someone owns it. A bank is an owner.
Bob B
If the property is owned by anyone, then the authorities cannot enter it without a warrant (except in certain emergency circumstances, such as if they believe on reasonable grounds that someone inside is in immediate danger).
If it was owned by the bank, then the bank has the same rights as a person living in the house would- they would have a right to refuse the police or FBI entry unless they had a warrant. The police would need to give the warrant to the bank in this case.
If the house was literally owned by nobody at all, it would be a public place and hence anyone could enter freely at any time.
mercedes
There would have to be an emergency to allow a search without a search warrant.
Anonymous
I don't think so
Jeffrey
Every house is owned by someone.