Condo owners are becoming second-class citizens vs condo renters nation-wide. Renters are seldom evicted for disturbing their neighbors, can't be fined, and can generally do whatever they want without consequence. The absent owner can be fined, but it's often too much trouble for condo boards and managers to go after out-of-state owners for the bad deeds of their renters. Further, fearing the … [Read more...]
Smoking Ban in Condominiums: How to Ban Smoking Inside Condo Units
How to Convince Neighbors to Stop Smoking "This book is truly a breath of fresh air for all who suffer from second hand smoke in condominiums and homeowners associations. It’s the perfect guide for condo owners who desire a smoke free environment." - Rita Zemlock, president, Group Against Smokers Pollution (GASP), Florida Do you long for a smoke free condominium? Do you wish you could convince … [Read more...]
Condo Health – Clean Indoor Air – No Smoking Inside Your Unit
Condo health: Our condo Board asked me to draft a bulletin emphasizing our commitment to a healthy environment. The real objective was to stop owners from smoking inside their units, but without directly attacking smokers. I opened the bulletin with "cooking" and closed it with "food." Perhaps you could use a similar approach in your condo. For years, my arguments regarding the dangers of … [Read more...]
Cigarette Addicts: How they Rob Your DNA & Threaten Your Life
We've been suffering from secondhand smoke assault for over two years. As a result of our complaints - and efforts to educate - our Board is now requiring all new owners and renters to agree in writing that if they light up a cigarette, they will do so on their balcony. It's a good start - proving that non-smokers can make a difference. Unfortunately, this rule doesn't yet affect current owners … [Read more...]