If my landlord recently installed 8 surveillance cameras and 3 of them are facing my driveway and doors, is that illegal?
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If my landlord recently installed 8 surveillance cameras and 3 of them are facing my driveway and doors, is that illegal?
Asked on January 30, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes it is perfectly legal so long as they are not physically located in space rented by you: your right to possession of your leased space precludes the landlord from setting up cameras in it. But he may set up cameras anywhere else on his property, even if they record your comings and goings.
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