I've gone into a few abandoned places without too much problem, but this is with full knowledge of what I'm doing and that I could get caught.
So sure, you can take photos without asking permission. But permission can give you some peace of mind, it settles any legality issues, and talking to the property owner can give you some insight to the place that you wouldn't have had otherwise. Sometimes knowing a site's history can add another dimension to your photos.
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