Private Property: Apparently Just a Suggestion
Let me start by saying that we live in a rural area outside of Poulsbo, WA. Our driveway is long and tucked away—most people wouldn’t even know it’s there unless I showed them a picture. We also have a clearly posted PRIVATE PROPERTY sign at the beginning of our drive, along with a No Soliciting sign right next to our front door. To make it even more frustrating, I have never contacted this company, requested information, or expressed any interest in their services. Apparently, those signs didn’t mean much to this company. Around 6:30 this evening, my husband answered the door to find one of their technicians, who had walked all the way down our long driveway from the main road in an attempt to solicit our business. We chose to live out here for the peace, quiet, and privacy, and so did our neighbors. It’s incredibly frustrating when someone ignores clearly posted signs and trespasses onto private property just to make a sales pitch. Respecting homeowners’ wishes—and their property—shouldn’t be optional. If I could give zero stars, I would. Unfortunately, one star is apparently the participation trophy for ignoring “Private Property” and “No Soliciting” signs.