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title: Is it legal to put security video cams in HOA common areas?
description: Is there any reason why condo owner cant put security video in common areas of association?
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# Is it legal to put security video cams in HOA common areas?

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## What do you think? Question:

I installed security cameras at my front door, top of garage & side yard which is a common area. I was told I needed to get permission of the association to do this. Is this correct and is there a California law that prohibits having cameras in a condo?

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## What do you think? Answers (47)

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