Call the police immediately. He could be a registered sex offender and you might not even know it. There are websites that can tell you where those people live, but I can't recall one at the moment.
Regardless what he is doing is highly illegal and dangerous. If he is willing to do this then what else is he willing to do? You might even consider going to court to get a restraining order against him to deter him from trying to get into physical contact with your children.
This is not something to take lightly. You already know something is wrong if you're asking this question. Act on your instincts.
2006-08-05 06:08:34
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answered by La Voce 4
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If the cameras are where the neighbor could otherwise see you without climbing up or around something, then it's probably legal.
The rule generally is that you can't or shouldn't be filmed where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you or your children do things that you know can be easily seen by your neighbors, those activities can be filmed. if the cameras are also equipped with sound recording devices, that aspect could well be illegal, however.
Answerman63's answer below is in fact incorrect as it is incomplete and misleading.
2006-08-05 13:09:15
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answered by Grist 6
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Not only call the police, but also get out there with your camera and take photos of where the 3 cameras are located on your neighbor's property -- and get some shots showing where your house is in respect to these camera angles (in other words -- stand in your driveway, get photo of part of driveway, neighbor property and camera in one shot).
After you get this photos, download to CD ROM and take them to your state's attorney office -- and just ask the question -- is this illegal since they are not asking my permission -- is there some problem with this neighbor, what?
The police may treat you as a crank -- which means that they may not respond. That is why I say call the police, have them photograph the scene, and also take your own photos and take them to the state's attorney office.
2006-08-05 13:15:16
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answered by sglmom 7
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Here's the correct answer. As long as the cameras are on his property, he can claim that they are just security cameras and you will not be able to prove anything differently. He's not breaking any law.
The only way you have an actionable claim is if you can prove that he is somehow taping the activity inside your house, something that violates your reasonable expectation of privacy. For instance, if he was taping your bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. and you can prove it, that's actionable, but if he just sees you passing by the window, it isn't... because anyone can see you passing by a window, camera or not.
I suggest building a tall privacy fence.
Good Luck
2006-08-05 14:02:38
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answered by answerman63 5
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If there his security cameras he has every right to protect his property. If you can prove hes a pervert , or he has told neighbors something derogatory you have a case.Check with the local police department.
2006-08-05 13:12:16
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answered by Anonymous
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He should have these things angled where he's taping his property only, but if you can prove he is in fact taping in your yard, I would call local authorities and have them to look into the matter. If they don't you can go to the judge yourself and file a complaint.
2006-08-05 13:05:07
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answered by midnightdealer 5
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No, as long as he is not on your property, he can video tape anything he wants. You are well within your rights to post fliers depicting his behavior. This will let the neighborhood know what he is doing.
2006-08-05 13:36:20
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answered by william m 2
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You really need to speak with a lawyer.
Maybe you should think about planting tall bushes or a fence that would obstruct his view completely.
2006-08-05 14:31:32
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answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6
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I would think so, but call the police and check your state laws regarding this matter.
2006-08-05 13:03:59
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answered by They Love ME......... 2
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i would say ask the police. i guess if the person can not see inside your house, and only the outside i would say it's somewhat legal.
2006-08-05 13:04:03
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answered by Murdah-Man 1
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