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What act must an investigator comply with when needing access to an apartment building to serve a document?

  1. Trespass to Property Act

  2. Federal Privacy Act

  3. Residential Tenancies Act

  4. Building Access Protocol

The correct answer is: Trespass to Property Act

An investigator must comply with the Trespass to Property Act in order to gain access to an apartment building in order to serve a document. This act allows individuals, such as process servers or investigators, to lawfully enter private property for specific purposes, such as serving legal documents. The other options are incorrect because B. The Federal Privacy Act pertains to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by federal government institutions. This Act is not applicable to gaining access to private property. C. The Residential Tenancies Act pertains to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties. This Act is not applicable to gaining access for the purpose of serving a document. D. The Building Access Protocol is not a legal act or legislation, but rather a set of guidelines or rules put in place by a specific building or organization. It does not have the same legal authority as