For one thing,
companies today have «human resources, we have IT, and we have a
real estate division — all acting separately and, often, unwittingly working
against each
other,» Martin says.
Texas allows licensed
real estate brokers to use a drone to capture property images in connection with the marketing, sale, or financing of
real property, and insurance
company employees or affiliates may capture images using an unmanned aircraft in connection with an insurance policy or claim regarding
real property or a structure on property.14 In Louisiana, the use of a drone for the purpose of spying upon
others or otherwise invading the privacy of
others is a criminal offense.15 Use of a drone in the space above property with intent to conduct surveillance constitutes «remaining in or upon property» or «entering upon immovable property» under the offense of criminal trespass.16 South Dakota passed a law making it a misdemeanor to land a drone on lands or water of another resident.17 The owner or lessee of the drone is liable for damage resulting from a forced landing of the drone.18 In Oregon, a property owner may bring a claim for invasion of privacy
against a drone operator who flies over their property without permission (unless the drone operator complied with FAA requirements).19
Just as RE-Insider predicted when the HUD settlement came out earlier this month, angry homeowners have filed a federal consumer fraud class action lawsuit
against Fidelity National Title Insurance and
other major title insurers alleging the
companies kicked back fees to
real estate agents for
real estate settlement services.