Security camera in rental?

[Vicki Dungan]

We are converting our house into a rental property and there is an interior security camera (part of a NEST system) in the main living area Is there any reason I have to remove it when tenants occupy the property?

[Matt Shields]

Wow. That's creepy. Do you work for the government? In most states, an undisclosed audio or video device placed in the interior (non-common) of a private residence would be illegal and could also result in a civil lawsuit against the landlord. 

Be sure to check with an attorney before you do this, and maybe your conscience.