09/29/2026
πΉ Security cameras on your California rental? Where you point them matters.
At Advantage Property Management Services, we help owners stay on the right side of California privacy law:
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Common areas like lobbies and parking lots are fair game
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Never place a camera inside a tenant's unit or any private space
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Audio needs two-party consent, so disable sound or post signage
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Leases can limit what tenant doorbell cameras capture
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A written camera policy in your lease prevents costly disputes
π Need help with lease language? Advantage Property Management Services has you covered.
Read more: https://www.propertymanagementpleasanton.com/california-landlord-law-resources/security-cameras-and-tenant-privacy-what-california-landlords-can-and-cant-do
Security cameras can protect a rental property or create a fair housing and privacy law problem. Here's where California draws the line.