Landlord Filming Property

glasgowdan

I agree, some logical and down to earth thinking are required here. Nothing's going to happen, you've got worked up disproportionately to the situation.

pmlindyloo

Calmallama wrote: »

Hi all, hopefully someone can help.
Yesterday, I became aware that my landlord (Housing association) was making a "promotional film" in front of mine and my neighbour's houses. They went as far as to come onto the property without permission and remove items from my front garden.
I'm not particularly impressed, and I closed all blinds as they were only a few feet away from my house and the cameras would most definitely have captured the inside of my house had I not done this.

We were given no prior warning, a film crew and a presenter just rocked up yesterday and started filming.

As someone who has values their privacy for safety reasons (long story, but previous DV and non molestation orders involved), this was a massive intrusion for me. They were filming on private property, and whilst I'm aware that they own that property, surely the rent we pay for our houses and private car park should prevent them from doing this? Or do I not have a leg to stand on?

I have to agree with the Artfullodger here.

This is clearly trespass as they came onto the property without permission from the tenant, without prior notification and removed items.

I agree that perhaps the OP should have called the police but they would have likely said that this was a civil matter.

I can understand the OP's concern in view of their previous domestic history and am surprised that people are making light of this.

You must write to the HA as advised by Artfullodger. Very poor behaviour from the HA.

Guest101

Calmallama wrote: »

Does it make any difference that the roadway is private property (private car park) and not public?

No because unlike your property, they retain full ownership rights of that space.

marksoton

Massive mountain and miniscule molehill anyone..?

Guest101

Calmallama wrote: »

They told me that the landlord owns the property and gave them permission.

I have no idea about my rights at all in this situation and have been trying to find out what I can do. Someone recommended this site to me.

I didn't even think of calling the police as I didn't realise they could have been breaking the law

The reason to call the police would be to remove trespassers from your property, which is absolutely appropriate.


The landlord may own the property, but you have tenancy rights, which give you exclusive use of the property. Only you can choose who can and cant come onto it (unless your tenancy agreement allows for filming, but even this would require notice)

davidmcn

Guest101 wrote: »

The reason to call the police would be to remove trespassers from your property, which is absolutely appropriate.

If they were remaining in the OP's garden after being asked to leave, then fair enough. But we haven't been told that's what happened. Otherwise (unless there's some sort of criminal damage/theft argument about the "items" being removed) I can't see why the police ought to be troubled.

Guest101

davidmcn wrote: »

If they were remaining in the OP's garden after being asked to leave, then fair enough. But we haven't been told that's what happened. Otherwise (unless there's some sort of criminal damage/theft argument about the "items" being removed) I can't see why the police ought to be troubled.

My understanding was that they were filming on her land, if not then my point is moot

mad_spaniel

'They went as far as to come onto the property without permission and remove items from my front garden.'
What does the tenancy agreement say about having things in your front garden?
Just to be provocative. Perhaps the film is about nightmare tenants who despoil the gardens and the neighbourhood. If so, beware kicking up a stink.

Guest101

mad_spaniel wrote: »

'They went as far as to come onto the property without permission and remove items from my front garden.'
What does the tenancy agreement say about having things in your front garden? - Not relevant - landlord goes to court to enforce agreement.
Just to be provocative. Perhaps the film is about nightmare tenants who despoil the gardens and the neighbourhood. If so, beware kicking up a stink.

I doubt it, as a HA tenant the OP is fairly well protected

always_sunny

were you captured in the video and is your street identifiable?
If someone was filming outside my house I wouldn't care too much as long as I am not on the video.

Aren't you on google street view anyway?