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Tenant Installs Security Camera Unprofessionally

Moni RWhi
  • Denton, TX
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I am a new landlord.  I am renting out a single family home to a tenant.  I told her that she could install security cameras.  During my quarterly inspection of the property, I noticed that the security cameras were installed, but clearly unprofessionally.  They were wired security cameras; she has wire/cables running from outside the home to inside the home.  I'm not happy about how the cameras were installed.  My dilemma is how do I tell her to remove the wired security cameras after I've told her that she could install them.   Can anyone suggest a nice, professional way that I can tell her to remove them or suggest she install wireless cameras?  Thank you, in advance, for your suggestions.

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Karl B.
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Karl B.
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What's done is done. Let them keep the cameras up until they move out, even if it looks unprofessional. Cameras will keep your property safe for the time being.  

If they have made any damage to the house/property based on the install/later uninstall you can deduct it from their security deposit when they move out. 

Heck, you can also contact your property insurance company and see if they'll offer you any discount due to the fact the tenant has video cameras installed.

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