Real estate agents are wearing bodycam in rental homes. Is this OK?

Two Queensland real estate agencies have recently revealed their staff are now using body-worn cameras while inspecting properties due to separate incidents where staff were endangered.

Queensland tenancy law does not reference the taking of photos or video during rental inspections, meaning it’s not specifically prohibited.The state’s Residential Tenancies Authority acknowledges “photos may need to be taken, especially if there are maintenance or damage issues, or evidence of a significant breach”.

“Property managers owners must ensure that any use of photography or recording equipment is not an unreasonable interference with the tenants’ residents’ reasonable peace, comfort or privacy,” an RTA spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au “Consider outlining the reason for taking photos/videos, how the content will be used and stored securely, and the steps you will take to protect the tenant’s privacy and respect their quiet enjoyment of the property.

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