Full question:
Is it legal for a neighbor to have 2 mini cameras mounted in bird houses on his home looking into my back yard and my front door. This is in the state of Arizona. I have had trouble with this neighbor in the past?
- Category: Privacy
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
In most cases, setting up a video monitor is legal unless the cameras represent an unreasonable violation of privacy or the images are being used for commercial purposes without a person's consent. A neighbor has a right to survey his property as long as he does not violate your rights to privacy. If the camera views the outside of your home and garden, it is generally not an invasion of privacy, but if the camera is surveilling the inside of the home, rights to privacy are violated.
The CCRs may regulate the installation of devices that are visible from the street or from a neighbor's property. The CCRs often regulate the installation of satellite dishes and HAM radio antennas, for example. The same CCRs may require a homeowner to obtain HOA permission to install security cameras unless the cameras are unobtrusive. The CCRs should be carefully analyzed to determine if the neighbor complied with CCRs and architectural guidelines before installing the security cameras.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
