Can a process server look through my window?
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Can a process server look through my window?
I was recently served court papers for eviction that I was expecting but the process server put his face in my window to see if I was home after knocking. I’m trying to find out if this is bad service or not. I was in the process of moving out when I was served and have since vacated the apartment.
Asked on March 14, 2018 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless a process server breaks the law in serving you or obtaining information as to your whereabouts, then I think that it is likely fine that he looked in your window. If he handed them to you then service is "personal" and valid. Good luck.
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