Can Your Landlord Install CCTV Outside Your Rented Home Without Permission? Know Your Rights

Can your landlord install a CCTV camera outside your rented home? The answer depends on where the camera is placed and what it captures. While landlords are allowed to use surveillance systems to improve security in common areas, they cannot use CCTV cameras in a way that compromises a tenant’s privacy. Indian law recognises a tenant’s right to peaceful enjoyment of the rented property, and any surveillance that intrudes into private spaces may have legal consequences. Here's a closer look at what the law says.