Smoke-free multi-unit housing is a great choice for both landlords and tenants. It’s a good business decision, since the majority of renters prefer to live in smoke-free housing. And it’s the right decision for the health and well-being of residents.
Tenants - Are you experiencing problems with secondhand smoke in your home? Learn more about your
rights as a tenant, how to
talk to your landlord about the problem, and some
quick fixes to help solve the problem. You can also
encourage your landlord to consider going smoke-free.
Landlords – Making your property smoke-free is legal, can save you money, and can help protect your property. Learn more about how to transition to a smoke-free property with this
how-to-guide that outlines all the important steps.
Benefits of going Smoke-Free
Market Demand
* 85% of total tenants prefer to live in smoke-free housing.
Reduced Cleaning and Maintenance Costs
* It can cost an additional $1,000 or more to restore a smoking unit.
Protect Your Property From Fire
* In WA, cigarettes and other smoking materials are responsible for more
deaths than any other fire source.
You Have the Right to Adopt a Smoke-Free Policy
* There is no right to smoke under federal, state or local laws.
Avoid Liability
* Apartment owners have an increased risk for legal liability when their property
is not designated smoke-free.
Protect the Health of Your Tenants and Yourself!
* Secondhand smoke is toxic; every year over 38,000 deaths result from
secondhand smoke.