Re: Is it legal to have surveillance cameras at home?

["Cousin It" <cousin.it.addams@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you for the feedback. I have e-mailed the Washington Attorney
General's office with my doubts.


Bob Worthy wrote:
> Survaillance (video) is not/should not be a problem in the common areas.
> Some may resent it at first but it goes away. If they "really" don't like
> it, they can move. Recording audio is problematic almost everywhere without
> consent, prior to recording, from all parties. There are both local State
> laws and Federal laws to investigate prior to recording audio.You are not
> going to get this consent in the application you are talking about. It would
> be best to consult with an attorney, the Washington State Attorney General
> office, the Washington State Alarm Association, the National Burglar and
> Fire Alarm Association, etc. that have knowledge about the State of
> Washington and Federal law. You will get alot of opinions from a forum like
> this, but they are just that, "opinions". Don't get into trouble while
> trying to do something for the good of the community by making an uneducated
> decision or one based on opinions. Let us know what you find out. It will be
> an education for all of us. Good luck!
>
> <cousin.it.addams@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1153428668.233177.300580@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I am a tenant who has suffered repeatedly from petty thefts that have
> > taken place over the last 3 weeks.
> >
> > My landlady wants to install surveillance cameras with video and audio
> > in the common area (excluding the bathroom) but is apprehensive that
> > the other tenants will complain about invasions of their privacy and
> > possibly take legal action against her.
> >
> > I would appreciate it if someone could give me some insight into laws
> > on surveillance cameras in the state of Washington.
> >
> > I am posting on behalf of her as she is not net savvy.
> >
> > PS - Common area does not include rented rooms.
> >