What This Story Is About
- A homeowners association in Nolensville’s Bent Creek neighborhood has banned residents from having security cameras on their homes, allowing only doorbell cameras pointed at their own houses. The HOA said it will fine residents who don’t comply within a month.
Why It Matters
- Residents said security cameras in the neighborhood helped police catch two people in a stolen vehicle wanted for aggravated assault. Some residents said removing the cameras could affect how safe they feel in the neighborhood.
- The HOA’s letter, sent Friday, said fines will begin for residents who have not removed non-doorbell security cameras within the next month.
For Context
- The HOA cited maintaining architectural standards and protecting privacy as reasons for the policy. Ghertner and Company, which manages the HOA, has not responded to a request for comment on why the change was made.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) – A homeowners association outside of Nashville has banned residents from having security cameras on their homes, according to a letter sent on Friday.
The Bent Creek Townhomes HOA said it will begin fining people who don’t take down other cameras within the next month. The letter cites “maintaining consistent architectural standards” and “protecting the privacy of neighboring residents” as reasons for the change.
Bobby Blevins has lived in the neighborhood since it was first built in 2014 and said he was shocked to get the letter…