it is your fault because you didn't lock your doors
2007-03-22 12:23:05 · 14 answers · asked by marleyrulez9 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, it isn't the homeowners fault. No one has the right to walk into another's home and take things. Going with your logic, say you "forgot" to lock the door, and left, is all your thing free for anyone that wanders by? Gosh I hope not.
What if you are HOME and the doors are not only unlocked, but ::gasp:: opened? Does that invite someone in and allows them to take your things? NO!
Anyone who enters your home, without your permission, and takes things that do not belong to them is committing a CRIME. Black and White, lock or no lock!
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Breaking and Entering is NOT breaking the lock or window, it is breaking the seal of the home! Opening the door and entering is breaking and entering. Anyone entering the home without PERMISSION can and will be charged with breaking and entering. Locks are not even taken into consideration.
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There can be NO clause in your insurance policy, nor will the police lecture you. Your insurance can not deny your claim, it is in violation of public policy. The police are aware that you do not have to have locks on your doors, it is a choice, not a law.
Locks are a CHOICE. We choose to keep people out with locks. There are some areas of the USA that people don't lock their doors, and some even leave the keys in the ignition of their cars. They are protected in the same way as those that do lock and keep keys out of the car.
No one has the right to enter your property, no one has the right to take your property with out your permission. Period!!
2007-03-22 12:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I keep my doors locked when I am home. In this city one would have to be crazy to go on vacation and leave doors unlocked, so the answer to your question is it would be your own fault.
2007-03-22 15:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure the police would give you a big lecture on responsibility and foolishness.
Your insurance company may have a clause that would allow them to deny your claim; but the simple fact is, the thief is at fault for being a criminal and an immoral jerk.
What would the police say if you entered your home while the theft was in progress, fought with the crook, and killed him? You have a right to defend your property!
2007-03-22 12:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it isn't. There's a saying "Locks keep honest people honest". If a burglar wants to break into your place he would do it whether or not the doors were locked. Anybody who isn't a burglar wouldn't even try the door to discover that it's unlocked.
2007-03-22 14:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fault.......because the door isn't locked.
In fact, the thief can't even be charged with breaking and entering if the door isn't locked. Only the theft.
2007-03-22 12:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by soccerref 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yep, your fault. That is the way the law looks at it anyway.
Had things taken from my car once and they asked me if it was locked. No. Basically, it was my fault. lol
At least you didn't have to buy a new door and/or window. That is my excuse. lol
2007-03-22 12:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Both. It is the thief's fault for robbing you, since no one forced him to do it. It is also your fault for making access to the house so easy for him.
2007-03-22 12:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's your fault for being so naive that no one would rob your house if you left on vacation (you should alwayz lock your doors) but its the burglar's fault because ..well... HE ROBBED IT! lol. ...so i'd say both.
2007-03-22 12:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by blueyes3745 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be your fault for not locking the door...anyways, why would you keep it unlocked anyways??
2007-03-22 12:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by lil-yoel24 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The thief of course.
2007-03-22 13:43:44 · answer #10 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋