Landlord installs security cameras, leaves tenants feeling uncomfortable
Surely there is some kind of law against this?
As residents of both private and rental homes, we can understand how both have their pros and cons.
But somehow the lack of control over a rental home can leave many feeling without the ability to actually feel at home.
With the rental price hikes in many areas in Australia, it seems that tenants aren't in the driver's seat.
So it comes as no surprise when we heard that these tenants feel anything but comfortable about their landlord's decision to install cameras in their shared spaces.
But are unable to act on these somewhat infringing circumstances.
Not only do they feel trapped, they feel like they are living under 'Big Brother'. The landlord did all this without their consent, which sounds pretty illegal to us.
"The housemates say the cameras breach their right to experience 'quiet enjoyment' in their home. The property manager says 'they are more than welcome to leave." (Instagram)
The group of eight feel like their hands are tied, as the rental market is tight and considering the lack of cooperation from the property manager, they are stuck.
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Many people commented on the post that was shared by The Australian on Instagram.
Some said that there must be some breach on privacy here. Others gave them ideas as to what to do to get the landlord to remove the cameras.
In the end, we agree that this is unethical. What do you think?
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