Are apartments in NYC smoke-free?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has also jumped on the smoke-free trend, requiring all public housing to be smoke-free. As of July 2018, smoking is banned in any indoor area of public housing, including in individual apartments and within 25 feet of NYC Housing Authority buildings.

Can you smoke in apartments in New York?

New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) smoke-free policy prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and hookah pipes anywhere inside public housing buildings and outdoors within 25 feet of any NYCHA building.

What does it mean when apartments say smoke-free?

A smokefree building does not mean that people who smoke cannot live in the building, or that people who smoke must quit. It simply means that people cannot smoke inside the building or in other areas specified in the policy, such as on balconies and patios.

What is a smoke-free property?

Many housing authorities and market rate properties have already gone smoke-free, which means smoking is not allowed inside any building, apartment or common area. Anyone who wants to smoke must go to a designated smoking area outside or leave the property, depending on how the rule is structured.

Can I smoke on my balcony NYC?

New York City recently enacted two laws dealing with smoking. The smoking policy should address all indoor locations and all outdoor areas of the premises (including courtyards, rooftops, balconies, patio and any outdoor areas connected to the dwelling units).

How close to a building can you smoke?

Smokers must be greater than 20 feet from a public building’s entrances or operable windows while in the act of smoking.

Can you smoke in your apartment?

Is this bylaw legal in NSW and if not can it be removed? Most residents are unaware of the Bylaw stating ‘No smoking in all common areas AND No Smoking inside your own apartment’. The bylaw clearly states that Owners, tenants, or friends are not allowed to smoke inside your own apartment under any circumstances.

How can Apartments tell if you smoke?

Usually, tenant smoking is easy to detect by the distinctive smell on walls, in carpeting and furniture, signs of ash or cigarette butts, and yellow or brown discoloration on walls, counters, cabinets, doors and trim. Even with camouflage, you can usually find enough signs to prove indoor smoking.

How do Apartments know if you smoke?

The Smell. The most obvious sign of someone smoking is the smell. There is a very distinct odor that comes from the continued use of cigarettes or marijuana. Occupants who smoke indoors will try to mask the smell with air fresheners or candles, but the underlying odor will still be there.

Can you smoke in a smoke-free community?

Smokefree indoor areas Smoking is banned in most indoor public places. For complaints about smoking indoors, contact the Auckland Regional Public Health enforcement officers at 09 623 4600.

Can I smoke on my balcony?

Currently, there is no statewide law prohibiting smoking in private residential units in California, such as apartments and condos. In addition, Burbank prohibits people from smoking in private non-enclosed areas of a unit, such as a balcony or patio.