Cameras at Apartment Entrances: Is It Legal, and How Is It Installed?

Before installing cameras in shared areas, property managers and residents want to understand both the legal limits and the correct installation process. The good news: with proper planning, installing a camera at an apartment entrance is entirely possible and legal.

Is It Legal to Install Cameras in Shared Areas?

Installing cameras in shared areas like the apartment entrance, parking and elevator lobbies is legal under data-protection law, provided individuals are informed (via a notice sign about camera use). The decision is typically made by the board of owners and recorded in the management plan.

Where Should You Never Place a Camera?

Positioning a camera at an angle that directly views neighboring units’ balconies or windows, or private living spaces inside the building, can be considered a privacy violation. Cameras should only be angled to cover shared areas.

How Is the Building Decision Made and How Does Installation Work?

Following the board of owners’ decision, we conduct an on-site survey, determine camera count and placement for the entrance, parking and shared areas, and install the recorder in the management room or a secure location. The process typically takes 1-2 business days.

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