Landlords may use cameras to protect common areas and building exteriors, but tenant privacy must be respected.
Cameras should never be placed inside a tenant’s private living space. Disclose camera locations in the lease and follow local laws. An attorney can help draft a clear policy.
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Focus cameras on entrances, parking areas, and shared hallways.
Stay Within the Law
Use cameras to protect your own property, never to record places where people expect privacy such as bathrooms or bedrooms of others. Recording laws vary, and audio recording carries extra rules. When in doubt, speak with an attorney before installing or using any surveillance system.
Professional Help
For investigations, licensed professionals know how to gather evidence lawfully. Ohio Security & Investigations, a licensed Ohio agency, can be reached at (888) 341-6960 for confidential consultations.
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