Smoke Free Apartments.
Cigarette smoke has a mind of its own. It doesn't just go away when you open a window and it doesn't stay where it's told. One person's smoke can easily become someone else's when people share air in multi-unit housing.

A WIN WIN

Living tobacco/nicotine free is a win win for everyone.

Property Managers, adopting a smoke free policy for your rental properties can save you money, cut your risk of fire damage, reduce complaints, improve the health of your tenants and building, and increase your rental marketability. For these reasons, more and more property owners are choosing to go smoke free. Getting started is easier than you think.

For Residents, smoke free policies mean healthier breathing spaces. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Babies, children, those with asthma and heart disease and even your pets are particularly sensitive. Smoke from neighboring apartments can get in through air ducts, cracks in floors and walls, stairwells, hallways, and more. You can take steps to protect your household.

For Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), not only will residents breathe easier but PHAs can reduce costs, the risk of fire, and create a healthier environment. Hundreds of PHAs across the nation, and most in Rhode Island, have already adopted smoke free policies including e-cigs. We have the tools to help you get started.