Weezie0119
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Virginia
New neighbors moved in next door about a year ago, and since then I have been called as a witness against him for his violating the noise ordinance here. First time he was found guilty, fined and put on probation for two years. Second time he was again found guilty, but appealed. Third time (the appeal) he was NOT found guilty. I was advised by the court that if the loud music, loud conversation and lewd language continued, that I should get a tape recorder and record it and then present it to the court. I asked if I could use video cameras and was told that I could, as long as they were in open view. So I put security cameras up. Now the neighbor says that he will start a lawsuit against me and sue me because I am recording him...both sound and video. Can I be sued for putting security cameras up on my property? I am a nervous wreck over this, and I'm afraid of these neighbors doing some harm to me or my property. (Moving is not an option right now) Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks very much.
New neighbors moved in next door about a year ago, and since then I have been called as a witness against him for his violating the noise ordinance here. First time he was found guilty, fined and put on probation for two years. Second time he was again found guilty, but appealed. Third time (the appeal) he was NOT found guilty. I was advised by the court that if the loud music, loud conversation and lewd language continued, that I should get a tape recorder and record it and then present it to the court. I asked if I could use video cameras and was told that I could, as long as they were in open view. So I put security cameras up. Now the neighbor says that he will start a lawsuit against me and sue me because I am recording him...both sound and video. Can I be sued for putting security cameras up on my property? I am a nervous wreck over this, and I'm afraid of these neighbors doing some harm to me or my property. (Moving is not an option right now) Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks very much.