POW’R Against Tobacco is working with tenants, landlords, and property managers to create smoke-free housing policies.
If you rent and are exposed to unwanted secondhand smoke or vapor from a neighboring tenant, you have the right to ask your landlord to protect you and your family.
Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants
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A no-smoking policy does not exclude smokers; it protects the health of all residents from harmful secondhand smoke.
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According to a community survey of property owners in 6 upstate NY counties, 97% of landlords who have a no-smoking policy are satisfied with their decision.
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As of July 31, 2018, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars and pipes in all public housing units and common areas.
Multi-Unit Housing and Smoke/Vapor
Unfortunately, for residents of apartments and other multi-unit housing, the decision to have a smoke/vapor free home is not theirs alone. Secondhand smoke/vapor drifts from neighboring apartments, creating unhealthy living conditions for everyone in the building. No-smoking/vaping policies benefit both tenants and landlords. An increasing number of apartment owners are choosing to go “smoke-free” thereby reducing fire risk, saving on maintenance costs, and improving tenant health.
Services We Provide
Please reach out to us for:
- Smoke-Free Housing Toolkit
- Educational presentation and materials
- Technical assistance and policy support
- Free signage
- Access to local cessation information
Other New York State Initiatives
The New York State Colleges Tobacco Free Initiative (NYSCTFI) is a statewide partnership. They are dedicated to encouraging and supporting colleges and universities creating 100% tobacco-free campus policies.
NYSTobaccoFreeColleges.org
New York State Smokers’ Quit Line is a free and confidential program providing services for New York State residents who want to stop tobacco use. Services include: motivational coaching, free nicotine patches, an online smoke-free community, educational fact sheets, materials and videos. Additional educational tools and cessation resources are available to healthcare providers, employers, educators, and others. In addition, a referral program is available for medical providers to assist patients struggling to quit smoking.
NYSmokeFree.com
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