Q: Hi I have a question. Is it illegal to post voting sings and banners in my property without my permission?

A: Is it most likely illegal to post voting sings and banners in your property without your permission. Of course, there may be exceptions. A description of your property would be helpful.

A: It seems very unlikely county staff members are putting up voting sings and banners in your kitchen.

A: Yes, it would be an illegal trespass, severity depending on how much of an intrusion onto your property it was (i.e., as Mr. Kane said, if they had posted signs in your kitchen, it would be more extreme of an intrusion than if they planted them on your lawn).

A: In California, placing voting signs or political banners on your private property without permission is illegal and can be considered trespassing. You have the right to control what signage appears on your property, including during election seasons.

If someone has placed unauthorized signs on your property, you can legally remove them. You might want to document the situation with photos first, then contact local law enforcement to file a report if this becomes a recurring issue. Additionally, you can reach out to the campaign office responsible for the signs to request they stop placing them on your property.

For future prevention, consider posting "No Trespassing" or "No Soliciting" signs on your property. You can also contact your local elections office to report unauthorized campaign activities. Remember that while political speech is protected under the First Amendment, this protection doesn't extend to placing campaign materials on private property without the owner's consent.