Homeowners: Protect Your Privacy from Real Estate Websites

Homeowners: Protect Your Privacy from Real Estate Websites

(September 26, 2025)

If you own a home in California, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, or Nevada, your name and phone number may be appearing online without your consent. Many real estate websites list homeowners’ personal information automatically – but doing so can violate privacy laws and give you the right to seek damages.

Why Homeowners Need to Pay Attention

Publishing your personal information without permission can trigger statutory violations. Several states have laws that:

• Prohibit using a person’s name for commercial purposes without consent
• Restrict sharing personal identifiers like phone numbers
• Allow homeowners to sue for damages if their information is unlawfully posted

Possible Damages

If your name or phone number is published without your consent, you may be entitled to:

• Statutory damages
• Compensation for privacy violations
• Attorney’s fees and costs

These damages can be substantial, especially if your information appears on multiple listings.

What You Can Do:

1. Check online listings for your home
2. Document violations with screenshots
3. Consult an attorney – you may have a strong claim to protect your privacy and recover damages

Conclusion:

If you own a home in California, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, or Nevada, and have evidence that your name and phone number was posted online without your consent, you may be entitled to compensation. Call us 24/7 at 800-810-9182 for a free consultation – we take no fees unless we win your case.