Smoking Neighbors - How to deal with?
816111
if you get sick because of their smoking and your home was agreed upon in a lease agreement to be non smoking then you are in the right and you need to make that aware to your landlord. Tell him you are getting progressively sicker and wheezier because of their smoking and you think that you might end up with an ashtma attack and mabye that will spin his ass into action. Your landlord is being lazy and he should be evicting those tenants because it is endangering your health to be around smoke. Tell your landlord they are also smoking dope and that is illigal and you dont feel comfertable in your own home because the drug smell is giving you a headache or some crap. Lay into your landlord its his job to take care of these people. Yes not only should you write it down when you smell smoke be a royal pain in the ass and ask them not to smoke in there by knocking on their door and telling them you can barely breath and could they kindly stop smoking before you have an asthma attack. Then write it down and call your landlord and let him know everytime you have had to go up there to ask them to stop.\n\nIf your place of rent was listed as non smoking and he has an agreement with them not to smoke and its part of a lease then you have every right to make it stop.
747125
Yes, this is very juevenile on their part, and very disturbing. Not at all funny, very pathetic, they must be very unhappy and miserable human beings. I am sorry you are having to deal with them, however, greatful I don't have them as neighbors. I would contact my landlord and also make notes and take photos of their actions. This sounds very anal retentive, however, incase you have to take them to court. You will need the proof for the courts and also for the landlord. This hopefully, will be resolved by the landlord. Good luck to you! The world is full of all kinds and unfortunately you have got some of the most miserable individuals as your neighbors. God bless
598851
Tell the people you live and work with not to let you smoke, particularly if they're in a position of authority or don't like you. Eventually you won't be able to smoke anywhere you know people and quitting will become easier
377000
Bring his behavior to your HOA's attention & also explain he's affecting the community marketability. Also here's a link with tips that helps in dealing w/problematic neighbors. http://www.peoples-law.org/misc/neighborhood_disputes/solving_disputes.htm
79077
Well where I live you can smoke in public, and in some restraunts, but, in other states/cities you can't. We are supposed to have this thing called freedom, and the government is starting to take it away. If people don't like second hand smoke, then ask the person to blow the smoke the other way, or move. Not very hard. I am my own person and just because someone says they don't like it doesn't mean i am going to quit!
507034
Smoke free patios are the next wave, although the smokers will claim their rights are being violated (what else is new?)  I would like to enjoy the outdoor patios during the summer, but with the smokers flocking to them and puffing away on their dirty, smelly habit, it makes them an unattractive location to enjoy a meal or some drinks.\n\nAmazes me how smokers don't get it.  Smell your closets on a nice rainy day.  Will you ever understand that blowing your smoke in public places is inconsiderate and subjects others to your unpleasant odor (and rudeness).\n\nSuccessful lawsuits against smokers and establishments are just a matter of time.
996528
I don't think making him smoke a whole pack will help. My mom best friend did that to her daughter and now her daughter is a heavy smoker. \nI think taking away his luxuries for a certain amount of time or until he gets his act together is the best thing to do.
60613
My six year old son has asthma and his worst trigger is cigarette smoke. If he smells smoke he holds his nose and starts yelling," I smell smoke! My asthma, my asthma!" I've never told him it is rude or not to do it because he has a right to look out for his health. Once it happened at a very nice restaurant and was a table of older people smoking. I half way smiled at them and asked the hostess to move us. Someone came over from the other table and said they would refrain from smoking. That has been our biggest success to where they actually stopped. Both of my children are bad about saying "someone is smoking" in public and I have never stopped them. I usually respond "I know, I smell it too." This is one time I let my children shame people in a social setting. Maybe it isn't doing any good but it gives me a chance to say something without confronting the person. I don't think smokers know just how unbearable it is for nonsmokers. I am hoping that if they here it from a child maybe they will be more courteous about lighting up in public.
314600
Propose bills that would allow landlords to NOT allow their tenants to smoke in the units.\nMake cigarettes SO expensive because of taxes that people would NOT buy them.\nAsk family members of people who passed from lung cancer or other smoking related deaths to allow the family member's images be used for a nationwide commerical, targeting smokers.\nInstitute fines for not disposing of cigarette butts properly.
35817
Definitely should be laws against this! No child should have to breathe in second hand smoke- it's cruel. Parents with any sense wouldn't smoke around their kids.
429447
I agree - that is so vile!! I smoke, but I can't stand that stale smoke reek so theres no smoking allowed in my house - also I got a kid there and it's just wrong to smoke round kids, so I go outside.
984239
Yes, since it is there home, they have every right to smoke, rather then the customer calling and complaining about you, maybe you should just ask for another job if they are smokers, let someone else take that job and you can take another one! Other than that i dont think its right that people pay for your services in there home and are told they cant smoke!!
801828
I would just keep no contact between you and her, also after 10pm in most cities the area is expected to be quieter than normal. Well the best way to help you out is to document the times and problems with her or the police coming to the apt. state what you are doing and think what she could get on you far as noise wise and/or any compliant. Also do not make any type of trouble or comments to her or your neighbors that could be friends with her or anything that can be used against you.i wish the best of luck
513612
#1 - wear that @SS out!!!!  Ground him - for at least a month - no phone, no tv, no video games, take away his I-Pod, anything and everything enjoyable.  Put him to work, cleaning, gardening, mowing the lawn, anything and everything.  When you run out of chores, give him extra homework to do.  No computer for anything BUT school work.  Uninstall instant messenger, ban him from myspace, etc.\n\nGive him an assignment - make him research the dangers of smoking.  Tell him that the better 'grade' you give him, you'll knock off up to 2 weeks tops on his being grounded. Tell him you want interviews with people who can't quit, with emphysema, pictures of diseased lungs, the whole shebang.  If he has to research this stuff himself, it will be more likely to 'stick'.\n\nMake sure his friend's parents are aware of what happened too.  Ban him from playing with this friend any longer, or at least until his grounding is over, and you've had a chance to have a 'heart to heart' with your son, his friend and his friends parents together.\n\nLast, let him know if you catch him smoking again, the punishment will be TRIPLED.
316642
Put the cigarettes down, throw away everything pertaining to them, and then walk away. Do not gravitate towards people who do smoke, don't have long fantasizing conversations about how you used to smoke, and do not give in to the urge to smoke. Just say NO!\n\nThink of it this way: When you put a cigarette in your mouth and start to smoke, and then after a while you get the urge to do it again, and you can't control that urge, who is really in charge of your life? A little rolled up ball of tobacco? Give me a break, I used to smoke and I could never stop until I decided to walk away. It was a life changing moment, and between me and God, I told Him I would not smoke any more. That was over 6 years ago, no patches, classes, gum or anything! Every time I saw a smoke, I told my self "You will not smoke that." \nI can honestly say that it did take a few months for the thought of smoking to go away, but it was nothing I could not handle, and after 6 months I realized I do not even like the smell of smokers around me. And I haven't considered picking up that nasty habit since. Thank God!
772400
I'm not a smoker nor do i like cigarette smoke:\n\nhow close do you live to this person? You make it sound like he/she is walking up to your windows and blowing it in. There is nothing you can do about it. It is still their legal right to smoke in their house or on their property. Unless you are window to window with this person i think you are being a bit ridiculous. That person has every right to live there. I dont think there is a problem to address to your neighbor. You just seem like one of those unbearable neighbors that nothing makes them happy.\n\nSecond hand smoke is just as bad as doing it yourself but once again unless you are window to window or he is blowing it in your windows i think your kids will be just fine. I mean do you expose your kids to other things in life that arent so healthy? Sugar,mcdonalds,tv??????
890406
You can't. Smoking is an addiction. Like any addition the addict has to decide themselves that it is time to stop.  It is your choice on your reaction.\n\nThere are actions you can take, but they will put your in conflict or endanger your marraige. If you do not want him smoking around your kids tell him to stop smoking in the house. If he refuses, throw his cigerettes away where ever you find them. Another option is to simply move yourself and your children from the house. These may seem like extreme reations but you have to make him realize you are prepared to make him choose between his family and his addiction.