{"id":14995,"date":"2021-12-22T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=14995"},"modified":"2021-12-22T15:01:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T20:01:33","slug":"it-is-smokey-in-here-and-it-is-not-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/it-is-smokey-in-here-and-it-is-not-me\/","title":{"rendered":"It Is Smokey In Here and It Is Not Me!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Smelling smoke in your apartment (whether it be from marijuana, cigarettes, or other emissions) is never pleasant. Especially if it is not coming from you. You could have pets, asthma, or just some really sensitive nostrils. Whatever the case may be if you do not enjoy it and are constantly inhaling unwanted fumes, you could have a problem on your hands. So how do you deal with a smokey environment?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Check Your Lease for Smoking Policies<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First, you should figure out if your building is one that enforces a non-smoking policy or not. This would be stated in your lease<\/a> or you may have signs posted around the building that asks residents not to smoke. If this is the case, then we recommend going immediately to your landlord<\/a>. Especially if it is a reoccurring issue. Whereas you do not want to be the tattle-tale neighbor, there are residents that are clearly violating the rules which is unfair to other tenants.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Steps to Take to Resolve Smoke Fumes Issue<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The NYC Health Department suggests<\/a> a few steps you should take if your building does have a smoke-free policy. Step one is to record all incidents of smoke entering your apartment. They recommend documenting as much detail as possible in order to help strengthen your case. Take note of where you believe the smoke is coming from, any health issues it may be causing to you or those that live with you, and when the smoke can be smelt in your apartment.<\/p>\r\n

Then, you should contact your landlord or building manager. Explain the issue and ask for assistance. Maybe offer solutions like filling any cracks you see in the walls, checking all ventilation systems, and other flaws that may allow smoke into your space. Keep a copy of all communication just as proof that you actually had these conversations.<\/p>\r\n

Perhaps you want to approach your neighbor before you go ahead and contact anyone else. You could leave a note asking them to stop smoking, knock on their door and have a friendly conversation, or call\/text them in the case that you have their number.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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