Send us a text In this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dive into one of the most common modern-day questions—can landlords legally install video cameras at their rental properties? We break down the legal guidelines on where cameras are allowed, how to respect tenant privacy, and what to include in your lease addendums to keep you covered. We also talk about the etiquette behind using surveillance, who should have access to footage, and the hidden responsibilitie...

Your Landlord Resource Podcast

Creating Confident Landlords One Door at a Time

Landlord Video Camera Do's and Don'ts

OCT 17, 202540 MIN
Your Landlord Resource Podcast

Landlord Video Camera Do's and Don'ts

OCT 17, 202540 MIN

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Send us a textIn this week’s episode of Your Landlord Resource Podcast, Kevin and I dive into one of the most common modern-day questions—can landlords legally install video cameras at their rental properties?We break down the legal guidelines on where cameras are allowed, how to respect tenant privacy, and what to include in your lease addendums to keep you covered. We also talk about the etiquette behind using surveillance, who should have access to footage, and the hidden responsibilities that come with cloud-based storage systems.Plus, we discuss how to handle situations when tenants install their own devices, such as doorbell cameras or interior security systems, and what your options are if those devices capture common or shared areas. You’ll also hear our recommendations on affordable, weatherproof cameras for both single-family and multi-unit properties, and the pros and cons of wired versus battery setups.If you’ve been curious about adding smart technology like video surveillance or want to know what’s legal and what’s not, this episode will walk you through every step so you can make an informed, professional decision for your rentals.🔗 Links & ResourcesListen to: Episode 103: Installing Property Wide WiFiEpisode 6: Standard Operating Procedures Episode 32: Our Lease and Addendum Breakdown, Pt 1 Episode 33: Our Lease and Addendum Breakdown, Pt 2Episode 34: Our Lease and Addendum Breakdown, Pt 3Video Cameras discussed: Ring, Blink, Arlo, Wyze, Eufy, Reolink Connect with Us: 🌎 Visit our website 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter. 👆Click HERE for our FREE Landlord Forms and Doc’s 🤳Text Us: 650-489-4447. We love questions and love letters! 📩Email us at: [email protected], [email protected] ➡️ Review the Podcast on Apple or on Spotify or YouTube ✔️Course Waitlist: From Marketing to Move In, Place Your Ideal Tenant 📱 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & join our priv...