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thanks so so much for your insight in this terrible situation I find myself into. but I was not aware. yes I reported to the board and my understanding and the board's notice stated you can smoke inside your unit but one MUST take all steps to make sure it wont travel to other units??
where can I locate this information regarding not smoking inside your unit/apartment. yes I live in a coop and I am a shareholder. it will be very helpful if this information is make available to me I have searched nyc.gov etc and it seems they are stating inside unit is ok??? help
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I did NOT read this (see link), but it took all of two seconds googling to find it. I googled "no smoking in coop apartments." I'm sure there's more.
https://breathefreely.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SFHNY-CoOp-Guide.pdf
This was in the general info, so I guess you have to find your coop's proprietary lease and bylaws, etc. If your building is like mine, however, those documents can be very outdated until you petition your board to make appropriate changes (not easy).
"In Brooklyn, NY, co-op buildings can implement smoke-free policies, restricting smoking in common areas and potentially within individual units, and can enforce these policies through lease amendments and potentially by taking smokers to housing court.
Co-op Buildings and Smoking Policies:
Co-op buildings can adopt smoke-free policies that restrict smoking in common areas (hallways, stairwells, lobbies, etc.) and potentially within individual units.
These policies can be implemented by amending the proprietary lease, which requires the support of a certain percentage of shareholders (often two-thirds or three-quarters).
A smoke-free policy can cover all areas of the building, including balconies, decks, and patios, and even a designated building perimeter.
Enforcement of Smoking Policies:
If a co-op board finds evidence that a shareholder is violating a smoking policy, they could take them to housing court.
A judge might consider the circumstances and potentially rule against eviction, especially if the resident is a long-standing tenant.
Secondhand Smoke Issues:
Co-op boards are responsible for ensuring that smoke doesn't permeate from one unit to another.
If secondhand smoke is entering another apartment, the board may need to take action, potentially including excluding smokers from the building.
Local Laws
As of August 2018, a local law requires all residential buildings with three or more units to have a smoking policy.
This law requires building owners to create and share a policy on smoking with current and future tenants.
Smoke-Free Housing Benefits:
Smoke-free policies can provide health benefits for residents and pets.
They can also offer potential financial advantages to owners by avoiding costly repairs due to cigarette and smoke damage.
Tenant Rights:
Tenants can ask their building owners to make their building smoke-free.
If a building has a smoke-free policy, tenants can report secondhand smoke issues to the building owner or manager.
If a building does not have a policy on smoking, tenants can still advocate for smoke-free housing."
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