This is a question that most new people getting into urban exploration always ask themselves.
Is it legal to explore abandoned buildings? The answer is not always yes or no.
Most of the places we explore are restricted to public access. Even if the location is clearly abandoned , there's usually an owner. Even if the building isn't fenced or has "No Trespassing" signs, it doesn't mean it doesn't belong to anyone .
Entering an abandoned place without the owner's permission means you are trespassing. So yes, it's illegal.
But that's not always the case. There are many places that are freely accessible to the public that are also abandoned. In that case, no, it's not illegal to enter and explore.
You don't have to break the law to do urban exploration.
If you want to stay on the right side of the law , before venturing into an abandoned building you wish to explore, do a quick search first. Just to make sure you're not entering illegally.
You can avoid getting into trouble with a simple 5-minute Google search.
Often, you can even ask the owners of an abandoned building if you can come in and have a look around. You could say you're a photographer or an amateur historian and simply want to document the place. Sometimes, the owners will grant you permission to enter directly.
