Our community is very reluctant to impose restrictions on what residents do in the privacy of their homes. Open flames are an exception and propane or gas appliances are exceptions. Cameras or other personal security devices are not restricted. However, individuals may have legal liabilities and constraints on concealed recording devices.
Our community has security cameras monitoring outdoor pedestrian and vehicle traffic. There were security cameras in some hallways, but they were removed at the residents' request. When circumstances warrent, portable devices can be installed. I'm aware of a paranoid resident accusing staff of entering her apartment when she was not there and taking objects. Security footage revealed that nobody was entering her apartment. In more recent time, the locks have been changed to a digital fob system that logs who unlocks the door if it is locked. This serves as a control on the improper use of pass keys and also documents if the door was left unlocked.
Cameras that track movement, record video and audio, and store the video in the cloud are available for under $100 these days and are abundantly available. You may be being recorded in many places without your knowledge or consent. Just about every cell phone can be used in this way. Frankly, as a practical matter, it would be hard to enforce rules, let alone laws, prohibiting such recordings.
Richmond Shreve
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