What is the law in the state of NC for No trustpassing?

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What is the law in the state of NC for No trustpassing?

We are putting signs in our front yard for all the nuts on our street that seem to wanna do whatever and whenever they want.

If someones dog comes in our yard they cant come get him out of our yard as long as we have those signs up correct?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Those no trespassing signs don't really mean anything.

Unless you have a locked fence around your yard, anyone can come to your front door and knock on it. If you tell them to leave and they don't, then it's trespassing.

If their dog is in your yard and they retrieve it. Not trespassing again. Even if it is by the letter of the law. It's such a minor issue that the police won't do anything and probably will think you are a nut for calling them out on something like that.

Don't want people in your yard, get a fence, not signs.

Answer 2

No that is not correct. A person may cross property lines to retrieve their animals (who by the way can't read No Trespassing signs).
You may post your property to keep people away, but don't expect to win any case you may take against someone who just comes into your yard to get their dog.
Now, if you have specifically told that person previously not to come onto your property, you may have a better case.
Also if someone is allowing their dog to run loose, it is probably a violation of your city/county dog ordinance. Call your local Animal Control folks. Good luck.

Answer 3

North Carolina Law:

§ 14‑159.7. Regulations as to posting of property.

The notices, signs or posters described in G.S. 14‑159.6 shall measure not less than 120 square inches and shall be conspicuously posted on private lands not more than 200 yards apart close to and along the boundaries. At least one such notice, sign, or poster shall be posted on each side of such land, and one at each corner thereof, provided that said corner can be reasonably ascertained. For the purpose of prohibiting fishing, or the taking of fish by any means, in any stream, lake, or pond, it shall only be necessary that the signs, notices, or posters be posted along the stream or shoreline of a pond or lake at intervals of not more than 200 yards apart. (1949, c. 887, s. 2; 1953, c. 1226; 1965, c. 923; 1975, c. 280, ss. 2, 3; 1979, c. 830, s. 11.)

§ 14‑159.13. Second degree trespass.

(a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains on premises of another:

(1) After he has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person; or

(2) That are posted, in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders, with notice not to enter the premises.

(b) Classification. – Second degree trespass is a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 102; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

§ 14‑159.12. First degree trespass.

(a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of first degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains:

(1) On premises of another so enclosed or secured as to demonstrate clearly an intent to keep out intruders; or

(2) In a building of another.

(b) Classification. – First degree trespass is a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 101; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

Put your "No Trespassing" signs up in accordance with your state law and then prosecute in accordance with your laws.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

First make sure you spell it right.