1.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a landlord or an agent or employee of a landlord shall not prohibit a tenant from exhibiting a political sign not larger than 24 inches by 36 inches within the boundary of the lot of the tenant. The restriction placed on a landlord or an agent or an employee of a landlord relative to a political sign is applicable only until 7 days after the general or special election for the office or ballot question to which the sign relates.

2.  As used in this section, ‘political sign’ means a sign, display or device that:

(a) Expresses support for or opposition to a candidate, political party or ballot question; or

(b) Otherwise relates to a political campaign or election.