If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

Post #1 ConnorJrTextile

by ConnorJr Textile

"What does the law say about my right to be naked in my own home?"

www.nytimes.com/2018/01/27/realestate/if-a-neighbor-can-see-you-naked-do-you-have-to-cover-up.html

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Post #2 FullSunUltra Nudist

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by FullSunTextile

Talk to them and see what their opinion is first. I did and ask if they were offended to let me know instead of calling the police. One agreed and the other said do what you want, it's your backyard.

Yep you will probably be surprised. We talked with our neighbors years ago and they dont care. Two have two story homes that pretty much have full view of our backyard. They both said okay whatever when we told them they might see more than one would usually see. I am in the backyard nude every day at least doing pool maintenance. I know Ive been seen. At this point if they dont want to see it they close their blinds but they really dont care.

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Post #3 a_mad_manSuper Nudistsun on a naked body 'BLISS'

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by a_mad_manTextile

Lucky I don't have to be bothered over been nude in my garden (or any other gardens) as it is my legal right to be nude.

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Post #4 robinvaTopless

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by robinvaTextile

Vermont is the only state I am aware of where nudity is legal.

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Post #5 FullSunUltra Nudist

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by FullSunTextile

Vermont is the only state I am aware of where nudity is legal.

Probably correct but Im no expert. However, I do know the definition of indecent exposure varies widely between states and local jurisdictions. In California it is nude AND lewd. So there has to be sexual behavior or the like in addition to being nude. It doesnt mean they cant use disturbing the peace or something like that.

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Post #6 StevieLornaSuper Nudist

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by StevieLornaTextile

I suppose it would depend on if you have taken measures not to be seen at home then you would have a case. If you expose yourself at a window , the law might see it differently.

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Post #7 WanderingRVTopless

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by WanderingRVTextile

Public nudity is legal in most places in Oregon as well. There are just a few jurisdictions that have local ordinances but even those arent outright prohibitions. Lewd behavior is illegal however as it should be.

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Post #8 renamed_usr_538468320Super NudistMy love, my life, my Wife

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by renamed_usr_538468320Textile

Not only State to State but the local judiciaries opinion for they are the ones that hand down the decision.

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Post #9 johngwSuper NudistDo not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may differ. GBS

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by johngwTextile

For the benefit of any UK residents who have not seen it, here is the latest official police guidance on the subject.
https://library.college.police.uk/docs/nudity.pdf
The first column on the second page is the relevant information although it is all worth reading.

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Post #10 RosewoodXIXButt NakedHappiest when naked!

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by RosewoodXIXTextile

Nudity anywhere in public is generally a minor offense. I have found that in this day and time someone, a neighbor, a person passing by will be OFFENDED when spotting you naked. I say let them be offended if you are in the confines of your own property and not blatantly displaying yourself. We are part of a society where someone can be offended by anything these days. Being offended is not illegal. No matter where you live there will always be at least one neighbor that is a nuisance. This is one reason I have chosen not to live in an established residential development.
It would be interesting to know if the ratio of complaints is higher for men than women being spotted. I feel sure most nude females enjoying their back yard and having been spotted by a male neighbor would be applauded, as I would, while most likely the opposite would be true for males spotted by a female neighbor? Any thoughts on this?
A mans castle may no longer be his castle! We may have to return to digging a moat for privacy.
I say you should be able to do as you wish in your own back yard. Period.

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Post #11 FullSunUltra Nudist

RE:If a Neighbor Can See You Naked, Do You Have to Cover Up?

by FullSunTextile

Nudity anywhere in public is generally a minor offense. I have found that in this day and time someone, a neighbor, a person passing by will be OFFENDED when spotting you naked.

This is a very good example of over generalization and thinking everything is the same for everyone. Here simple nudity is not a minor offense unless there is lewd conduct. However, that does not mean its socially acceptable so going out in the public in broad daylight would be frowned upon and yes might lead to disturbing the peace. And as for offended, our neighbors do not care and can see our yard from their two story homes. What you say maybe your reality but it is not everyone's. The local laws, culture etc. make a difference.

Sorry if I misread what you were trying to say, I just get really rated of over generalizations @nd people thinking their situation, circumstances are the same for everyone.

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