VIC Builder install Camera in my property

[Jacksonyeo]

Hi Everyone

Need help of legal advise.

i have building contract with a builder to build an extension to my existing home. The entrance of the extension is through my existing home. its now at the completion stage and the builder has sealed off the entrance to the new side from my existing home and a window was remove for use as an entrance. Due to defects disputes, he has installed a gaming motion detection camera pointing at this window(Entrance.) So whenever i walk pass, it will take a picture of family on my property. He says he has the right to install the camera as its a construction site.

But this is still my property. do they have the right to install this camera on my property taking my picture without my permission? is this against any law?

Please help. Thank you

 

[Lart]

Please have a read of the information in the Link that I have provided, it should answer all your questions.

Who can access building sites?

 

[LolaJax]

I think we need more information.

Are you currently residing at the house where the extension is being built?
Is the camera installed on your property using your power?
Because of the dispute, has the builder stopped working at your property?
Does the builder have tools or materials stored at the property?

 

[Jacksonyeo]

I think we need more information.

Are you currently residing at the house where the extension is being built? Yes.
Is the camera installed on your property using your power? Yes
Because of the dispute, has the builder stopped working at your property? We are waiting for the defects report from inspector. so now no work being done.
Does the builder have tools or materials stored at the property?

No.its at completion stage. No

 

[LolaJax]

No.its at completion stage. No

Contact these guys. They should be able to help you work out whether or not the builder is in the wrong
Home | Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria

 

[Jacksonyeo]

Contact these guys. They should be able to help you work out whether or not the builder is in the wrong
Home | Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria

Thanks.
I have contacted them but they didn't want to answer about the legality of the camera. They only talked about the defects issues and asked me to contact a lawyer about it.

 

[Rod]

Check your builders contract.

Then if allowance is there have him re-position the camera so it doesn't point into your part of the dwelling. Or just hang a sheet across the doorway.