Invasion of privacy and finding a hidden camera in an Ocean City, MD rental are the last thing most vacationers think of. Imagine arriving at your Ocean City, Maryland vacation rental, ready for a relaxing getaway booked privately or through Airbnb or VRBO. As you settle in and look around, maybe after a few days, something does not seem right. Could hidden cameras be invading your privacy?

Discovering hidden cameras in rental properties is a growing concern.

Whitney, LLP’s hidden camera lawyers have experience representing victims of hidden cameras in Ocean City, MD condominiums, and in other guest rentals.

Read our blog post here about our Airbnb hidden camera case in Silver Spring, Maryland. You can also read the news coverage on that case from the New York Post.

One of our other ongoing hidden camera cases in Ocean City, Maryland involves allegations that an employer provided his employees with his Ocean City, Maryland condominium as a perk of working for his business, and that the unit contained a hidden camera in the bedroom. Our clients found the hidden camera after realizing that a music speaker did not look right, and realized it was hidden camera with wifi capability and an SD card full of videos recorded in secret.

Guests have a right of privacy. When privacy is invaded by hidden cameras, guests have legal rights and should take immediate action to preserve evidence, notify law enforcement, and hire an attorney to represent them.

Whitney, LLP offers Free Case Evaluations for victims of hidden cameras.

Understanding Hidden Cameras in Ocean City, MD Rentals

Hidden cameras in rental properties are an increasing concern. These can be discreetly placed in bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas, recording intimate private moments without consent. This invasion of privacy is illegal.

Recognizing Signs of Hidden Cameras

Detecting hidden cameras in an Ocean City rental may be difficult, but some red flags are as follows. Take a closer look at these devices if things seem out of place:

1. Unusual or Out-of-Place Objects: Are smoke detectors, alarm clocks, electrical outlets, or other electrical devices placed in a way that seems odd?
2. Suspicious Wires: Keep an eye out for wires that don’t seem to belong, as they might lead to hidden cameras.
3. Blinking Lights: Some hidden cameras have indicator lights that are visible in the dark. For example, most smoke detectors do not have blinking lights. A hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector may have blinking lights and look unusual.
4. Strange Holes or Gaps: Check for unusual openings or gaps in walls or ceilings that may conceal hidden cameras.
5. Oddly Positioned Decor: Items like pictures on the wall or mirrors placed oddly may be covering hidden cameras. Look closer if something does not seem right.

Steps to Take If You Find a Hidden Camera

If you find a hidden camera in your Ocean City rental, action should be taken promptly:

1. Document Evidence: Use your phone to photograph and video record the suspicious item. Often times a Google search or Amazon search can find an identical item for sale listed as a hidden camera.
2. Notify Law Enforcement: Call the police, report what was found and ask them to come and search the unit.
3. Contact the Property Manager or Owner: Report your concerns by phone and in writing (text or e-mail).
4. Contact an Attorney Experienced with Hidden Cameras: Whitney, LLP represents victims of hidden cameras.

Significant compensation can be recovered after bringing a successful hidden camera and invasion of privacy claim.

Contact Whitney, LLP’s Hidden Camera Lawyers for Help

At Whitney, LLP, our hidden cameras lawyers have experience handling invasion of privacy claims involving hidden cameras found in Ocean City, MD rentals.

Finding a hidden camera, whether you are staying in a rental alone or with family members, is upsetting and can be confusing in how to deal with it. We can help guide you through the process, whether you booked through Airbnb, VRBO, or any other platform.

We offer Free Case Evaluations for victims of hidden cameras.

Call Whitney, LLP at 410 583 8000, or use our Quick Contact Form, to discuss your potential case.