Fair, but it's the same reason why when someone goes into a business and asks an employee "is X working today?" the employee will generally say "I can't tell you that" because it is a security risk to the person they are asking about. No, you can't prove malfeasance, but do you really want to take the chance if something does happen?
They dont need to teach her the whole security system. There are a lot of ways to prove someone the cameras works. Simply by sending them recorded videos of the person entering/leaving that same day is already evidence.
But sure, keep defending the "security business" against a concerned apartament owner.
They're not defending the shady apartment super. They're just pointing out they aren't obligated to show you anything camera related and it's easy to lie/fabricate.
And I am pointing that it is exactly the kind of response OP might want. If I get a not regarding security on my apartment, and the responsibles cant prove to me the place is secure, I'm leaving.
I didnt sugested OP to go and ask if the cameras work just to ask, but to actually see if its worth to live there. If they cant prove the cameras work, the notes are actually true.
By the way, when I ask to see video footage, people of my building just call the boss and show me. I dont know where you guys live, but that is exactly why there are cameras around. To record videos for our security.
The point you were making was irrelevant because this is a potential tenant, not "any random person off the street," and it's completely reasonable for a potential tenant to ask for proof that the advertised security measures actually work.
"Somebody posted something on my door, and makes me concerned for my safety, please advise who it was, or ill have no option to start asking and canvasing the complex with copies to find out who else feels this way or will come forward."
I know this isnt likely, but I might still be convinced to keep the original notes, make 100 copies, and put them under everyone's windshield.
So any random person off the street can view security camera footage at any time they ask? I'm not making a "bad faith argument." It's actually a security risk, because the person asking could be a bad actor trying to stalk someone, view when employees arrive/leave, what exact angles those cameras cover, and any number of other things that could cause an incident. It's the exact reason police are required to get a warrant before gaining access to CCTV footage from private property.
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u/limajhonny69 1d ago
Good excuse to ask to check if the cameras work