Inside the Property (e.g., internal corridors, living areas)
Generally NOT allowed, especially in fully private, self-contained units.
Tenants have a reasonable expectation of privacy inside the home, including hallways and shared spaces if the entire unit is rented to a single family or tenant. Installing cameras inside such areas without tenant consent would likely be considered an invasion of privacy.
This is similar to UK law, where landlords cannot place CCTV inside communal or private areas of HMOs without valid justification and clear notification.
When It May Be Allowed Inside
In multi-tenant homes (e.g., room rentals in a shared house) – similar to HMOs, if there are shared corridors or kitchens, a landlord might install CCTV for safety if:
Tenants are informed in writing.
There’s signage (or notification).
Cameras do NOT capture private rooms or bathrooms.
With tenant consent – in rare cases where all tenants explicitly agree in writing.
