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Smoking Bans in Rental Housing
What does it mean?
Increasingly more landlords are implementing smoking bans in their apartments and on balconies. The landlord has the right to prohibit smoking in the lease, and violations can be considered grounds for eviction.
Indoor smoking can cause damage (discoloration, odor) beyond normal wear that the tenant may be liable for. Balcony smoking can also be prohibited if it disturbs neighbors.
Key Points
- Landlord can prohibit smoking in the lease
- Violations can constitute grounds for eviction
- Smoke damage indoors is often not considered normal wear
- Balcony bans are becoming more common
- Neighbors can report smoking disturbances
Practical Tip
Check smoking clauses in your contract. If you smoke: avoid smoking indoors — it causes damage you may have to pay for. Respect neighbors if there's a balcony ban.
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