Legal to film me without consent?

[JayJayy]

My controlling ex husband has set up an entire new camera system in a property I still currently own half of. He refuses to give me access to these cameras. I visit the home several times a week as my dog is still at the property temporarily. I have told him I do not consent to being filmed and was told I need to ‘familiarise myself with the law’. As far as I can see I have a right to not be recorded in what is still my home.

this is a pattern of control and abuse tbh and I’m at the stage where I’m fed up with his behaviour.
anyone advise?

I think, until all the legals are sorted, because he lives there, it is a house jointly owned between you and him, but it is his home and your home is where you currently live.

I think he probably has the right to put up cameras in his home. For example, I wouldn't expect a landlord to be able to stop a tenant putting up cameras in their home.

Can you not collect the dog and take him out for a walk and a cafe visit rather than hanging around the house?

That’s what I currently do. I take him out. I’ve been collecting a few bits of my clothing at the same time and I believe this is partly what he’s doing… checking what I’m taking.

I realise he has no say in the dog, I know he belongs to me, it’s never been in doubt. This does not make me an idiot. The dog is the only thing he’s actually been reasonable over.

That’s what I currently do. I take him out. I’ve been collecting a few bits of my clothing at the same time and I believe this is partly what he’s doing… checking what I’m taking.

I realise he has no say in the dog, I know he belongs to me, it’s never been in doubt. This does not make me an idiot. The dog is the only thing he’s actually been reasonable over.

It's not fair, and he is using it to keep control, but i don't see there is much you can do. You moved out, so it's not your home, he is the only one living there. Even if you manage to get him to remove the visible ones, he could put up more covert ones. If you are still going to continue to visit the dog, can you just meet it at the door and go for a walk?

I’d rather not any interaction with him at all to be honest so going when he’s in the office is probably the best option.
I’ve figured a way I can tape over the Len’s of the high camera outside so will do that and turn off the inside ones.

i firmly believe the rain for the change of system is there are hidden cameras in the house and that’s why he won’t let me have access.

How is your income only £400 a month when you said you have full time work?

Because my full time employment doesn’t start until1st September with the new school term.

my old boss managed to give me extra hours here and there in my part time job but I was still living in a chalet at a run down hotel with holes in the doors and windows because it was preferable to returning to that house.

I believe his intention was always to force me back, to that end I’ve beaten him by finding accommodation and a job.

This sounds awful op. Really stressful. I would hate that.

Is there anyone else at all the dog can live with temporarily so you don't have to go back into the house?

Are you planning to take much else from the house? Can you take the last of your belongings all at once and just not go back? Have a friend wait outside in case of trouble?

So you haven't got full time employment, or haven't had since you left. I didnt realise the job market was that bad that it would take you until now to find employment!

Not really. He’s probably safest in the house, and for the prick that he is I do probably trust him the most with the dog as he does love him.

There is a lot of things in the house to sort out (he tells me he’s keeping fixtures and furnishings etc but I think he might be in for a surprise there). Unfortunately I really don’t have the room in my tiny flat for the things there and currently can’t afford a unit etc to move them to. I’d been looking for smarter clothing ready for work next week and taking that so I imagine that’s what he’s been watching me do.

I'm hoping to get to the end of next month when my first pay comes and be able to get a credit card on my new salary and employ a solicitor properly because I’m so done with game playing, and I’ve posted previously about this and was given some amazing advice, but it’s taken a while to get on my feet and I’m almost there now.

Funny you aren’t ya?
😂

Not that I need to explain, but my part time job was becoming full time with my boss helping me out, the company then hit issues and many were laid off, I kept my job but returned to part time hours.

I secured my full time position at the start of July with a September start date for the new term.
That ok with you?

I'm just saying that you've posted saying you're in full time work, but you aren't. Or haven't been, and won't be until next month. If you want accurate advice, I'd suggest posting accurate information.

Is that ok with you?

Are you happy that the dog is safe and being looked after when you’re not there?

@LaurenPeps Why?

@JayJayy is posting in legal for advice.

Just to make you aware
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5356643-what-is-going-on-with-the-job-market-at-the-moment

Asking for advice and giving alternating information across posts means that she wont get the advice that is necessarily helpful for her. I just want OP to get the correct advice.

@LaurenPeps

"I just want OP to get the correct advice" Aye, ok

Thats probably the only thing I trust him with TBH, he does love the dog dearly and will put his welfare first.
Everything else appears to be game on for him.

I’m sorry OP this is shit. Unfortunately as others have said the law isn’t really on your side here because it is not your home as in you are not living there, whereas he is, you have your own home. Being on the mortgage/deeds makes you an owner of a property, but does not make that property your home.

I’d honestly just ignore him as much as possible and remember soon you will be free of him forever. Nothing annoys arsehole’s like him more than not getting a reaction, let him play games with himself.

This is true and I do occasionally need a reminder that living my life is probably the best form of a fuck you.
Thank you ❤

If you trust him to look after your dog that’s a big plus.

I would probably accept I couldn’t do anything about the camera and so long as I felt safe I’d carry on going to see my dog. At least you’re aware of the camera.

Is there a reason you’re being such an arsehole to the OP in all your posts?

Unfortunately, as others have said, you have no legal grounds here.

It's his home, he's entitled to put cameras wherever he wants inside it. You're aware of them. As long as he's not doing something otherwise illegal (filming you using the bathroom for example) there's nothing you can do.

I did not say you were an idiot in my previous post, I meant ex is an idiot.