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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

In view of property rights issues concerning trespass of daily concern to Villagers (you know what they are) this thread is for posting of references and facts.

Please try to read something and cite a reference instead of giving your opinion. Trespass, as you know, is legally defined by the state.

I'll go first, here's one by University of Florida

FE111/FE111: Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Visitors and Responsibilities to Visitors

What are the types of people that might enter my property?

The legal duties owed by a landowner to a person entering his property depend upon the classification of the person who enters the property. Florida law classifies such people into three types. The first type, invitees, includes any individual who is invited onto the landowner's property or is led to believe that an invitation was given. The second type, licensees, enters upon the owner's property albeit without invitation, but rather with the assent of the owner for the individual's own convenience, pleasure, or benefit. The third type, trespassers, enters upon the property of another without an invitation, license, or other right to enter the property (Lukancich v. Tampa, 583 So.2d 1070 [Fla. 2d DCA 1991]; 41 Florida Jurisprudence 2d Premises Liability sections 10, 53, and 60).

Kitty This pretty much repeats across all states as it is contained in common law. You should be thanked for bringing to the attention of posters who have been debating this issue for as long as they have lived here. It is a benefit for newbies to have these discussions repeated.