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 Welcome. Please be advised that the Tobacco Public Policy Center's funding source, the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation, was recently abolished by the Ohio state legislature. As a result, the Tobacco Public Policy Center at Capital University Law School no longer maintains paid staff, and no one is available to address specific questions. At the present time, the information on this website remains available for review. Please note that the website was last updated on or around July 1, 2008, and will no longer be updated. The content on this website is scheduled to be removed on or shortly after December 31, 2008. |
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If you own a condo, you have rights and options when it comes to secondhand smoke.The dangers of secondhand smoke can be magnified in close living quarters such as condominiums. You may share common patios, decks, balconies, exhaust systems, hallways, underground parking garages, recreational facilities, and even ventilation systems with your neighbors, and if those neighbors smoke, it could be more than a nuisance for you—it could be a serious health problem. Condominium owners have several options for dealing with drifting secondhand smoke from neighboring units. Trying to address the situation informally should be your first route. If necessary, the issue can be brought to the condominium board. Other legal options may also be available to you, including arbitration, mediation, litigation, and Fair Housing Act (FHA) complaints. For more information about your options, download the Tobacco Public Policy Center’s fact sheet. Things you should knowAdditional Information |
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