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In PA cameras are ok on the outside as long as you're not pointing it at your neighbors. There is no expectation of privacy outside. If you place a camera inside in a common area you need to place plenty of signage indicating video surveillance monitoring is in effect. Good luck. --67.165.xx.xx

I would post a sign similar to the one required for MA multis without an on site manager. IMO interior & exterior signage stating that there are video cameras in use is a good idea. Make sure you use a camera that is decent enough to provide imagines that are easily identifiable. I've noticed that the images from a lot of cameras used for this are worthless for ID purposes. --96.237.xx.xx

One would be attached above the front entrance facing away from the building - towards the sidewalk/road. The other would be next to the parking area looking down the driveway towards the sidewalk/road. Nothing inside anywhere, not even the common areas or backyard. Both locations are very visible from the street. Re:Steve I'm not sure what signs you are referring to, I'll google it. --73.143.xxx.xx

In the Republic of Taxachussets I would not do anything before consulting a Lawyer - Its the cost of doing business in that place --73.182.xxx.xxx

I then proved my camera was directed at areas of my property only and that I had given everyone advanced notice via my sign. My video was allowed to be viewed and proved "intent" on behalf of the minor child he intended to break the front window. The tenants daughter inside wouldn't go out on a date so we wanted to scare the family. --47.156.xx.xx

I recently had a Security company come out to one of my properties. Cameras in locations you suggested are fine. The biggest problem they have is with people destroying the cameras. My plan is to get the cameras that are built into the lights. Then I will put up fake cameras as decoys so if anyone decides to destroy the cameras they will only be destroying a $4.00 fake one. --174.199.xx.xx

some states different if there is sound or no sound. Hopefully someone from your state with experience can help. Or you can google for answers. --173.108.xx.xx

I just use my name, property address of the building & phone number. Since I have a mailbox with my name on it at each property no one has ever questioned it. I put them on the interior above the entry doors. --96.237.xx.xx

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I have my tenants sign an acknowledgment that they are aware of the cameras and that they understand the cameras are not monitored live 24 hours a day. They are there to review after the fact only. I had read a case where a tenant who was attacked claimed they thought they were safe because there were cameras. I advise my tenants that they should use the same degree of caution they would ordinarily use as if the cameras weren’t there. --174.201.xx.xxx

P.S. Steve, I looked that up in 105 CMR 410 and didn't see anything about that. Where is that written in the code? --76.120.xx.xx

P.S. Steve, I looked that up in 105 CMR 410 and didn't see anything about that. Where is that written in the code? --76.120.xx.xx

Jeff you are so right! However in Los Angeles, we have kangaroo courts. By case law (even in small claims court) or rules imposed by the city, THERE ARE MANY CAMERA RESTRICTION when using the by product as evidence in a trial. --47.156.xx.xx

Robert, I'm not sure what you mean, but rules don't trump laws. It is legal to film public areas, you do not need anyone's permission, and you can films minors. Again, no lawyer said the opposite. --76.120.xx.xx

An owner of a dwelling which is rented for residential use, who does not reside therein and who does not employ a manager or agent for such dwelling who resides therein, shall post and maintain or cause to be posted and maintained on such dwelling adjacent to the mailboxes for such dwelling or elsewhere in the interior of such dwelling in a location visible to the residents a notice constructed or durable material, not less than 20 square inches in size, bearing his name, address and telephone number. If the owner is a realty trust or partnership, the name, address and telephone number of the managing trustee or partner shall be posted. If the owner is a corporation, the name, address and telephone number of the president of the corporation shall be posted. Where the owner employs a manager or agent who does not reside in such dwelling, such manager or agent's name, address and telephone number shall also be included in the notice. (See M.G.L. c. 143, § 3S.) --96.237.xx.xx

Steve, I saw that in the code. My mistake - I thought there was a requirement related to video surveillance. --76.120.xx.xx

When we had apts we had cameras on the parking lots, the main entrances, and laundry room. It was an amenity. --47.216.xx.xxx

Thanks everyone. I did get a response from the attorney - it's not his 'specialty' but doesn't foresee any problems with the two locations I mentioned. Just put a sign up on the door as the notification. No audio in Mass (which I knew). --73.143.xxx.xx