Nothing SICK! We want to keep the apartment building we have safer and the camera would only survey who comes in and out the main door. Is this legal? Or would it be legal if we put a sign up telling people they were on video surveillance?
2007-04-08 13:26:24 · 10 answers · asked by starlight_940 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NOT a PROBLEM and you don't even have to post signs if the cameras are in plain sight; say on the side of the building into the parking lot or above the entry gate.
You can also get dummy cameras that look real but aren't really cameras. They run about $15 vs. the real deal.
A good color camera with Infrared will run about $200. Get a couple of the real ones and then sprinkle a few dummies around the property.
Then you have a monitor and a mux (it will rotate between several cameras and show them on a split screen monitor). It won't be worth a darn if you don't record with either a DVR or tape (DVR is better). Total system cost is probably around $1,000 to do it right installed.
Check with your insurance company because there might be a significant break in your premium.
2007-04-08 13:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by jacquesstcroix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CCTV systems (closed circuit television) is perfectly legal to install in residential buildings as long as it does not breach "personal space", like looking into peoples apartments.
A camera on the front door is a good idea, make sure you account for indoor lighting and direct lighting coming in the doors, dont want to wash out the picture.
Placing a sign up is a good idea, it makes people think they are on camera where ever the go!
2007-04-08 13:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in a condominium/PUD, that would be subject to Homeowners' Association restrictions? If not, protecting yourself & your family is your right. Why is this crabby neighbor so uptight? Does she think you'd be violating her right to privacy? Even if it were an HOA, it would be unconstitutional to prohibit you from protecting yourself. Law enforcement recommends citizens get motion lights, etc. They're a deterrent to crime. Many judges are ruling against HOA restrictions as a violation of constitutional rights, in California, anyway. If you live in a single family home, there's no problem, but it'd be a good idea to get something from the police to stifle your neighbor's complaint.
2016-03-17 22:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to notify anyone. This is a public area, and thus there's no expectation of privacy.
Now you can't put them in the actual apartments, or common restrooms, but otherwise it's up to you.
2007-04-08 14:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by caffeyw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is standard practice in many places. Put a monitor within view of the door. That will ensure everyone knows the camera actually works.
2007-04-08 13:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it's legal, tons of places have security cameras at the entrances to monitor activity. Just check your local laws to find out the process you need to follow to do it. You just can't put them in the actual apartments.
2007-04-08 13:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by pinkluxe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is legal if people do not have an expectation of privacy. Putting up signs is a good idea.
2007-04-08 13:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by Scotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absent a particular local ordinance/statute to the contrary.
2007-04-08 13:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by DBm41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% legal...you just can't put them in private areas...restrooms...and apartments.
2007-04-08 15:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArXcJW03w2WQ5wCylOkC_fbsy6IX?qid=20070406134313AAxBi6o
2007-04-08 13:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by WIDE OUTxx0017 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋