How do I stop smoke from coming through my door?

Install door draft excluders under doors that open into hallways and common areas. Seal around windows with caulk or weather stripping. This will prevent smoke from entering your unit and will increase your energy efficiency.

Can smoke go through windows?

Smoke goes under doors, windows, and through cracks. To protect the children inside, homes and apartment buildings must be smoke-free.

Do curtains block cigarette smoke?

Unlike other smoke control equipment such as outdoor exhaust vents, smoke curtains provide a physical barrier against smoke.

Do door draft stoppers block smoke?

The draft stopper designed by SWISSELITE is a practical and effective way for protecting any room in your house from wind,debris,and smoke.

How do you get rid of secondhand smoke?

So, while it is evident that the only way to fully do away with unwanted secondhand smoke exposure is by completely banning smoking in an indoor space, using an air purifier might at least help mitigate the adverse health effects and reduce the unpleasant odor.

How can I get my neighbor to stop smoking?

Take a friendly, educational approach. Let the neighbor know that you are experiencing difficulty from their secondhand smoke, and that you are concerned about your health. Let them know that you are flexible and interested in working out a mutually satisfying solution.

Can I legally move out of my apartment for cigarette smoke?

Homeowners and renters can take action against cigarette-smoking neighbors. Non-smoking laws in public places have swept the nation, but until recently, if the smoke wafting into your house, condominium, or apartment from your neighbor’s cigarette bothered you, all you could do was move out.

How can I get someone to stop smoking on my property?

A citation might encourage them to start smoking elsewhere on his property, so that the smoke does not make it to your house.

Can a landlord force a tenant to smoke in the apartment?

No matter which state you live in, most landlords require tenants to smoke outdoors, often a certain amount of feet from the building door. Smoking inside the unit is virtually never allowed. You probably have it in your lease agreement that smoking is prohibited within the unit.

What can I do if my Neighbor smokes marijuana on my property?

However, some cities are drafting ordinances that make marijuana smoke that wafts over to a neighbor’s property a nuisance. If that is the case in your area, calling local law enforcement may lead to a citation against your neighbor.