Yes, you can point a security camera at a neighbour’s home. However, be aware that doing so

Key Highlights :

1. Neighbours at war had a case involving alleged snoopy security cameras (among other points of tension) tossed out by the Tenancy Tribunal.

2. But could the Privacy Commissioner save the day? First, a quick recap. “Tenants A” said they had asked “Tenants B” to remove a security camera set up on their gate, claiming it was able to see into their windows (neither party could be named for legal reasons).

3. Tenants B had eight security cameras in total, but only two were a problem for Tenants A, who were concerned they were being watched by their neighbours in a “deeply discourteous and alarming way.”

4. Tenants A wanted $33,000 in damages from the two properties’ common landlord for failing to take action against Tenants B, claiming the inaction on the security camera in question - as well as a barney over a parking space, and an alleged “assault” - amounted to harassment.

5. The Tenancy Tribunal wasn’t having it. All applications by Tenants A were dismissed.

6. In terms of the allegedly snoopy security cameras, could the plaintiff have turned to a different watchdog - the Privacy Commissioner?

7. The OPC warns that a neighbour could still go to the police, or take their own court action, because it is against the law to peer into people’s homes and record any activity within, under Section 30 of the Summary Offences Act.

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