How can I keep nosy neighbors from spying?

by Satindoll

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A friend rents a home in an HOA community. Neighbors across the street have a camera set up and spy on her when she is on her front porch. I suggested a large plant stand with ornamental grasses and some hanging plants to block their view. Does anyone have any other ideas that would be acceptable to the HOA?

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Dot on Jul 20, 2019

You call local enforcement. It is illegal to use a camera pointed at a specific place or person(s). That happened to my daughter. They had to remove the camera and place it in a area that is used for security ONLY!

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- Satindoll on Jul 20, 2019
  
  She said the camera is in the "Ring" doorbell which directly faces the front of her house. The houses there are not staggered.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jul 20, 2019
  
  Doesn't matter, it's illegal. Call the police. Problem solved. It would also help them if she kept a log as to dates and times she goes out there. Then when they review the video, they know what to look for. I would also put the HOA on notice too, as they are partly liable as well.
  
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Nan W. on Jul 20, 2019

I agree with Dot! this is unacceptable!

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- Satindoll on Jul 20, 2019
  
  The houses in her community are not staggered and they have the "Ring" doorbell which directly faces her house.
  
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- Nan W. on Jul 20, 2019
  
  well, maybe they are NOT "spying" --- My Ring faces out too. I can see my neighbor's house.... but really don't care about what is going on there. (I'm sure if there was a break-in, my neighbor would want my video footage.)
  
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- Satindoll on Jul 20, 2019
  
  I understand what you are saying however, they do spy on her. They ask other neighbors what is going on if she has company, etc. Her landscaper saw one of the H/O's hiding behind bushes.....she has issues with them but doesn't want to move. I was just trying to get some opinions on what she can do.
  
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- Nan W. on Jul 20, 2019
  
  I kind of like that others are snoopy -- with too much time on their hands. I think it keeps my home safer.
  
  If this is not a bonus to your friend... hanging basket and maybe some fast-growing bamboo will help.
  
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