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Can My Landlord Install Security Cameras?

  • Mar 04, 2021
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When renting an apartment or house in Australia you have to abide by your landlord’s rules and regulations. This is so the property is always protected according to the landlord’s policies. With that being said, some landlords may want to install security cameras to protect their property.

Although you may not be too keen on having surveillance cameras around your home, they are installed for the protection of you and the property. And with professional installation of security cameras Melbourne residents can trust, all residents can be sure they are in safe hands.

There are some privacy regulations in Australia that the landlord has to abide though. If you’d like to know if installing cameras is legal and how your privacy can be protected, keep reading!

 

Is It Legal For Landlords to Install Cameras on the Property?

Since you’re not the owner of the property, it’s completely legal for a landlord to install security cameras around the exterior of the house or apartment. But the location of where the cameras are installed is important.

It’s legal for your landlord to install security cameras outside the building door, garage or access gate. This will deter robberies or vandalism from happening. Having extra security around the outside of your home will benefit you, so there are benefits for all parties concerned.

 

When Does Installing Cameras Become Illegal When You’re Renting?

When a landlord installs cameras on the property you’re staying on it must abide by the Australian Privacy Principles. As a tenant, you have a right to refuse CCTV camera installations inside the house or apartment you’re staying in because this will be a direct violation of your privacy.

To be completely clear, installing cameras inside a tenant’s home, especially in highly private areas, is illegal.

 

Landlords’ Rights

In Australia, a landlord has the right to take videos and pictures of the inside and outside of the property you’re staying in for advertising purposes, even without your consent. But this is only for sales purposes and they must give you adequate time to move your possessions out of frame.

The landlord is permitted to enter your home without your consent in one of the following scenarios:

  • In an event of an emergency
  • For urgent repairs
  • Concern for the health and safety of the tenant
  • If they have a suspicion the house has been abandoned

 

Tenants’ Rights

If your privacy has been interfered with, you should express your concerns in a written letter to your landlord. Tenants have a right to report any unsolicited behaviour.

Landlords are not permitted to enter your home before 8am or after 8pm and they must not stay longer than necessary. If your landlord is trying to install cameras inside your home you should report this to your local authorities.

Additionally, a landlord must give you adequate notice of when he or she is intending to visit the property.

 

Final Thoughts

If you’re a landlord and would like to install security systems Melbourne residents can benefit from, then contact Australian Security. We follow industry standards to ensure quality services. We will also offer you a free on-site quote to install security cameras around your property.

Australian Security adheres to Australian privacy laws so you and your tenants will be satisfied with the location of where the cameras are installed.

Protect your tenants and your property from theft and vandalism by giving us a call for your free quote on 1300 361 121. Or email our sales team at sales@australiansecurity.com.au.

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