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Houses might be considered "haunted" if the people living in them died in a tragic way or experienced a traumatic event in the house, which would leave behind a "residual energy" in the space. Conversely, a person who lived in a house for a long time and had a strong positive emotional connection to it may leave behind a lingering presence even after they have died as well. Historic homes are more likely to be haunted because they have seen more significant events. If the house is younger, it is also possible that it was built over a burial site that was previously used, and the concentration of the area was shattered when the graves were disturbed. This scenario could potentially lead to paranormal activity because the property is being disturbed rather than the structure itself.

Many people believe that theaters are haunted. This is because of the drama that happens there, the darkness of the space, and the possibility of strong emotional experiences. These factors lead to the idea that the spirits of former actors, patrons, or staff might linger in the place where they spent a lot of time in life, especially if they died tragically or had a deep connection to the theater. This belief further fuels the theatrical superstition that every theater has a "ghost light" to appease spirits.

Most people believe cemeteries are void of paranormal activity because they are consecrated or because spirits don't return to their graves. However, cemeteries are often considered "haunted" because of their association with death and the unknown, as well as stories of disturbed graves, unmarked burials, tragic deaths, natural disasters that disrupt resting places, and the general sense of sadness and grief that surrounds a graveyard. All of these factors lead people to believe that spirits might linger in cemeteries.