Did the neighbor put a camera in the entrance. You have the right to demand that it be removed.

If your neighbor has installed a camera in the entrance, you have every right to demand that it be dismantled or its viewing area adjusted. However, this is legitimate only in cases where the installation was carried out in violation of established standards. Key requirements for a legitimate camera installation: Openness. The use of hidden cameras is prohibited, and their location should be obvious to everyone. Inviolability of private space. The lens cannot be pointed at the front door of your apartment. A collegial decision. To take pictures in public areas (entrance, parking, lobby), it is necessary to obtain the approval of at least two thirds of the homeowners. Algorithm of actions when violations are detected: 1. Personal conversation. The first step is to talk peacefully with a neighbor and ask him to reconfigure the camera. 2. Appeal to the Criminal Code. If it is not possible to reach an agreement, you should write an application to the management company, which is obliged to monitor the legitimate use of the common property of the house. 3. Complaint to the police. In a situation where other measures have not worked, you can submit an application to law enforcement agencies. Responsibility for illegal filming: Video surveillance of someone else's apartment is interpreted as an invasion of privacy (Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). This is punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 rubles or imprisonment for up to two years. Additionally, the court may order the violator to remove the equipment for non-compliance with the legislation on personal data protection.
Added: 14.10.2025
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