Smokefree housing is a growing trend in Oregon and nationwide. Nearly 91 percent of Oregonians, including 69 percent of smokers, say no one is allowed to smoke inside their home. [1]
Secondhand smoke contains dangerous toxins that easily drift from one unit to another through windows, doorways, vents and floors. This can cause heart disease, lung cancer, respiratory problems and even sudden infant death syndrome.
No-smoking policies for condos are both legal and doable—and increasingly popular with homeowners. Visit the American Lung Association in Oregon’s website to learn more about how to make a condo complex smokefree.
[1] http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/TobaccoPrevention/Documents/tobfacts.pdf
