Can a neighbor set up cameras that monitor their neighbors, where a common right away is involved?
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Can a neighbor set up cameras that monitor their neighbors, where a common right away is involved?
New neighbor had placed trail cams in
undisclosed areas, and questioned us to who
was visiting us. This leads us to believe that
the cameras are facing our house. We are the
last house on a shared right away in CT.
Asked on May 11, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It is legal so long as the cameras are not aimed into or recording your house, but are only recording outside your home, in areas that could be seen from someplace where the neighbor could legally be (e.g from her property). There is no right to not be videotaped in public or to not have your neighbor monitor you (or your guests') comings and goings. Just like you can be captured on red light cameras and store/bank/etc. security cameras, you can be seen or filmed by your neighbor's cameras.
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