QUESTION
Is it legal for my landlord to install surveillance cameras that monitor the entrances of my apartment building?
Asked on Mar 20th, 2014 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Idaho
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My landlord installed one camera at each of the entrances to my apartment building. These cameras point at the doors and monitor when people enter and exit the building on the first floor. My apartment is on the third floor, and there are no cameras there. They did not ask for any permission or give any warning before installing these devices. Is it legal for them to have installed them?
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If its a common entrance its probably legal.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Sure it is. They are intended to add security to the tenants. It causes no change in your lease agreement so they do not need your permission.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Public spaces have no right of privacy. This is legal.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 1:59 PM
So long as the cameras are solely in common areas then you have no right of privacy there and no cause to complain.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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Yes, it is legal. It is for yours and the other tenants protection.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 1:06 PM