Originally Posted by NALEM

1. Homes are considered private property, and are subject to the restrictions set by it's owners and any HOAs that they are a part of.

A homeowner as long as they are abiding by local ordinances can stipulate, you can sleep in my home, but you cannot throw a large party or shoot video or take pictures for commercial use.

2. City ordinance may require film permits to be obtained when commercial production is taking place. A homeowner can be held legally liable for the activities of his or her paying and non paying house guests.

3. Paintings, music, literary works are protected by copywrite laws. The exterior and interior look of the home is also something considered creative and unique, and belongs exclusively to it's owner, unless they licensed that right to someone. Using any part of the home in the photo or video production without consent would be a violation of the property owners rights (both creative and in regards to privacy).