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Updated 11 months ago on . Most recent reply
security cameras for rental
Hi Everyone,
I'm working on a gut reno in Newark NJ. Its a 2 family. I'm wondering if I should install cameras on the property as a security measure. The walls are open so now is the time to install a wired system. But I also don't want the responsibility of paying for monthly monitoring/wifi, etc or tenants wanting to look at video, etc. Feels like a big headache.
I feel more inclined to just make sure the property has good lighting, solid doors and I will have security gates on all first floor doors and windows. Anything else I leave up to the tenants.
Thoughts?
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What I would share with all of you about cell phone driven cameras is there is a delay in the video. If you are trying to capture quick events your camera might not activate soon enough to capture a plate number. I have had an arlo for a while and we are going to wired because it isn't successful in catching dumping incidents in this location. Could be the location of the property and cell signal. Test it.