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Condo residents take neighbors to court over secondhand smoke — February 16, 2012
If your home is your castle, you should be able to do anything legal you want in it, including lighting up a cigarette, right? Some residents in the Washington area …
Public Housing Going Smoke-Free — December 17, 2011
AUBURN, Me. — Glenys Cushman was grabbing a quick cigarette here the other day outside her federally subsidized apartment. The rules say no smoking inside or within 25 feet of …
Website helps fight smoking in apartments — December 15, 2011
The newest front in the war to end smoking is the home — at least for those who live in multi-family dwellings like apartment buildings and condominiums. With the success …
Smoking Bans Hitting Home — March 16, 2011
New York has been taking an increasingly tough stance toward smoking, but virtually all residential buildings have drawn the line at telling people they can’t smoke in their own apartments. …
Smoke gets up landlord’s nose in court — February 8, 2011
In far-reaching decision, court rules that landlords must address tenant’s secondhand smoke concerns or face consequences such as broken leases and rent reductions.
Study: 99% of Children Living in Apartments May Be Exposed to Secondhand Smoke — December 13, 2010
There are fewer and fewer places where smokers can light up these days, with smoking bans being instituted by governments and private companies in virtually every public place, from offices …
