Neighbors Have Surveillance Camera Pointed in My Back Yard

[Unregistered]

It is pointed directly across the fence in to my yard! No way can they see there yard on that camera it would have to be faced a whole different direction.

I'm confused.
Is there a fence or no fence?

[Rockgirl]

I'd go with the privacy fence--a tall one.

[Unregistered]

Yes there is a fence chain link around my yard.

[laundrymom]

If you've already got a fence and are just wanting to keep peeping eyes out, either go get a panel to attach to your exhisting fence to block the cameras view or place a screen, umbrella, something like that in front of it.
I'd go for a pvc frame and a colorful sheet. But it could be as simple as a big board or properly placed ladder covered w a painters tarp.

[Blackcat31]

If you've already got a fence and are just wanting to keep peeping eyes out, either go get a panel to attach to your exhisting fence to block the cameras view or place a screen, umbrella, something like that in front of it.
I'd go for a pvc frame and a colorful sheet. But it could be as simple as a big board or properly placed ladder covered w a painters tarp.

Sadly most city's have ordinances that specify how tall a structure and/or fence can be.

A properly placed ladder could be a licensing violation.

[laundrymom]

Sadly most city's have ordinances that specify how tall a structure and/or fence can be.

A properly placed ladder could be a licensing violation.

Hadn't thought of the violation part. We use them as part of our outdoor classroom and licensing hasn't said anything here. I guess if push came to shove, I'd sink a couple 4x4s and make a clothesline. Lol. Hang out big blankets.

[Michael]

It is pointed directly across the fence in to my yard! No way can they see there yard on that camera it would have to be faced a whole different direction.

Time to put a tree on that side of your property.

[Ariana]

It is pointed directly across the fence in to my yard! No way can they see there yard on that camera it would have to be faced a whole different direction.

I would definitely be talking to them and voicing my concerns about it. Do you know them at all? What kind of people are they? I am fairly friendly with my neighbours so that is something I would do but not everyone feels that comfortable with their neighbours.

I am having a really hard time understanding WHY they would do this! If you think the sole purpose is to spy on you I just don't get why that is happening. Was there an incident on their property or something? Like a kid throwing a ball etc?

[Unregistered]

Don't you watch spy movies? A can of black spray paint could sure come in handy

[Josiegirl]

Don't you watch spy movies? A can of black spray paint could sure come in handy

Haha I like that solution! Or you could get your own camera and point one their way. See how long it takes to get the hint.

[Cat Herder]

I probably used the wrong word for "tennis netting".

I was referring to the privacy screens that zip tie in place with metal grommets intended for use with chain link fences. They were always on our tennis courts growing up.

They sell for under $100 on amazon. The kids love to color on it with chalk. It will actually give you QRIS points for "art" and "no easy footing" for climbing.

[Mike]

Haha I like that solution! Or you could get your own camera and point one their way. See how long it takes to get the hint.

That's my favorite solution. It doesn't even have to be real. You can buy very real looking fakes for $10.

[daycarediva]

I would also talk to the neighbours about it and make up a little white lie that parents are concerned about it. Other than that I wouldn't let it bother me. The neighbour could just as easily be sitting and staring out their window so to me I wouldn't care. I feel like if they are normal people this is just an innocent situation where it seems like the camera is focused on your property but it isn't.

I would attempt to speak to them first. "Parents have raised concerns about their child's privacy. I would really appreciate it if you could point your security camera in the opposite direction..."

It would put them on the spot, for sure!

Hadn't thought of the violation part. We use them as part of our outdoor classroom and licensing hasn't said anything here. I guess if push came to shove, I'd sink a couple 4x4s and make a clothesline. Lol. Hang out big blankets.

If they refuse to move it, I would do this! It's a non obvious, innocent fix!

Don't you watch spy movies? A can of black spray paint could sure come in handy

:: too bad it would be obvious who did it!

[Alwaysgreener]

Don't you watch spy movies? A can of black spray paint could sure come in handy

Or you could hold batting practice in the back yard.

I probably used the wrong word for "tennis netting".

I was referring to the privacy screens that zip tie in place with metal grommets intended for use with chain link fences. They were always on our tennis courts growing up.

They sell for under $100 on amazon. The kids love to color on it with chalk. It will actually give you QRIS points for "art" and "no easy footing" for climbing.

Lol I was picturing the net in the middle of the court. I thought why would she use that, there holes in it.