A woman took to the popular question-and-answer platform Reddit and shared her surprising experience after installing CCTV cameras around her property for extra safety. While everything seemed normal at the beginning, a neighbor’s unusual request creeped the lady out.
Reportedly, the neighbor requested that she adjust the placement of the CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras so that they could capture his house, too. At first, the woman laughed, thinking it was a joke, but he was quite serious about it and told her that it would be a sweet gesture from one neighbor to another, terming it a “neighborly thing to do.”
As per The Irish Star, in the post, the woman wrote, “He asked if I could change a few of my camera angles so that it could have his house in the view as well.” Later, he reportedly also asked if he could access the video recordings. When she refused, the neighbour tossed a tantrum and threatened to report her to their homeowners’ association (HOA).
Consequently, another neighbor later texted her that the difficult neighbour was reportedly so upset that he had decided to pull out of our Neighborhood Watch. His reason for the decision was that he felt betrayed and felt that the people in the area weren’t looking out for each other, and hence he would ‘watch his own back from now on’.”
Furthermore, the woman shared an update later that, upon netizens telling her to contact the HOA, they confirmed she had broken no rules and was within her rights to monitor her property. They did, however, reminded her to try to limit the view of neighboring properties when possible.
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The post sparked a series of mixed reactions about mundane daily life issues. One commentator remarked, “Ahhhh, the entitled neighbor. He wants the benefits of having home security but refuses to pay for it. I’d tell him to jog on and get his own.”
Another person warned, “Access to your system would definitely violate your privacy, the privacy of your household, and any visitors. He could see when you have packages delivered, steal them, and then delete the footage. Your private business could even end up on the internet.”
In the US, filming in public spaces is legal. For this reason, doorbell cameras have become increasingly popular for security reasons. Moreover, recording is only allowed when consent is obtained and the rules of privacy are followed. Otherwise, filming somebody without consent would lead to prosecution. In addition, there are several stories like these on Reddit that people can read and enjoy.
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Meanwhile, in today’s time when crime rates have significantly increased, CCTV cameras play a crucial role in ensuring the security of your property, whether you’re present or away. CCTV provides peace of mind by allowing you to monitor activities around your home or business at any time.
It also helps watch pets and children, providing real-time recordings that can be a valuable and rather practical asset when needed. In short, it is a significant asset to safety in today’s world.
