Can my neighbor point a surveillance camera at his property that also monitors my property?
July 21, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Nina König
Dear Lawyer,
I am reaching out to you with a question regarding neighborhood law that has been bothering me for some time. Recently, my neighbor installed a surveillance camera on his property that also monitors a part of my property. This has made me concerned and I am wondering if my neighbor has the right to aim a camera at his property that also monitors mine.
The situation is as follows: My neighbor has placed the camera on his house and it is positioned in a way that it captures a part of my property. I feel restricted in my privacy because of this and I am questioning whether my neighbor has the right to do so. I have already tried to have a conversation with my neighbor, but we could not reach an agreement.
I am worried about my privacy and feel restricted in my freedom by my neighbor's surveillance camera. Therefore, I am looking for possible solutions to address this issue. Are there any legal regulations or laws that protect my privacy and limit surveillance by my neighbor? What can I do in this situation to protect my rights and reach an agreement with my neighbor?
I would greatly appreciate your professional opinion on this matter and am eager to hear possible approaches to solve this problem.
Best regards,
Otto Hagedorn
Dear Mr. Hagedorn,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding neighborhood law in relation to your neighbor's surveillance camera. It is understandable that you are concerned about your privacy and are looking for solutions to solve this problem. In fact, there are legal regulations and laws that protect your privacy and restrict surveillance by your neighbor.
In German law, there is the general right to personality, which also includes the right to informational self-determination. This means that everyone has the right to determine for themselves which personal information about them is collected and processed. If your neighbor's surveillance camera captures a part of your property, this may constitute a violation of your general right to personality.
In such cases, it is advisable to first seek a conversation with your neighbor to reach an agreement. You have already tried to do so, but without success. In this case, you can consult a lawyer specializing in neighborhood law to protect your rights and find a solution. The lawyer can examine whether the installation of your neighbor's surveillance camera is legally permissible and what steps you can take to protect your privacy.
It may be that your neighbor needs your consent to monitor a part of your property. If no agreement can be reached, legal steps such as a warning or an injunction may be considered. A lawyer can help you find the best possible solution to your problem.
Overall, it is important that you know your rights and seek expert legal advice in case of disputes. I hope this information helps you and wish you success in resolving your issue.
Sincerely,
Nina König
Lawyer specializing in neighborhood law
