Neighbor's smoking affects my health. Are there any condo laws in South Florida to help me deal with this?
922951
If it is not a non smoking complex, there really isn't anything you can do...other than trying to reason with your neighbor. \n\nThough smoking has been banned in most Public places throughout much of the Country, people can still smoke in their homes, unless the building is considered a non smoking building.
439122
Yup, ask her to do it outside and when you are not home. Thats what my husband does (I dont like him to smoke around me either).
343385
In NS, weve had a similiar bylaw for several years. Businesses will gradually adapt ; they come up with other means of keeping their clientele. I personally enjoy going into a bar and not smelling like smoke within 5 mins! I do however, come from a family of smokers so I respect smokers as well and do not condemn them for that.
107089
You may want to check your employee hand book, or talk to a representative in your human resourse department.  But generally if the company has a smoking band in effect for the building and its property, you can be written up for smoking if your cigarette is not put out prior to stepping on company property.  It does not matter if you are on the clock or not, but simpily you are an employee of that company and you are responsible for not only knowing, but also understanding policies and procedures as well as their code of ethics on and off the job.  \nIn your question you mentioned that the employee was reentering the property to talk to a supervisor.  In that employees defence, the supervisor should have mentioned that there is no smoking on company property and asked that person to put out their cigarette.  If this did not happen then the supervisor can not write up an employee with out writting themself up for not giving atleast a warning first.\nAgain this follows company procedures, under the title of disciplinary actions.  Good luck fighting this.  Hope I helped.
967820
it can kill you is the obvious choice not to smoke..it stinks..rots your teeth and causes gum disease and the breath ewwwwww! It looks unattractive to see someone sucking on a cancer stick. You have to huddle together outside away from everyone while you're smoking cause it isn't allowed in any public place. It can kill your loved ones from second hand smoke. It costs a fortune, you would be better off spending all that money on your family or yourself.   It's very very addictive and sooooo very hard to kick.  You shorten your life. Your house stinks, your hair and clothes stink and the breath again ewwww.  You are limited to those who will date you, who wants to date a smoker, not many people anymore.  Hope this helps a bit.
915447
Really, this is a capitalist country. Competition and the free market are supposed to take care of everything. The point is, if people don't want to deal with smoke at a restaurant or bar, they'll go to a nonsmoking establishment. If the smoking establishment loses business they might consider banning smoking. That's how America works! You're totally right that it should be up to the individual owner. It's his own paycheck he's screwing with so he will make the right decision based on what kind of people patronize his place. It really pisses me off too that towns and states ban smoking.
434409
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there is no set distance, so he should be able to smoke right outside the door. Here's the state's description of the law: http://www.idph.state.il.us/tobacco/cleanq&a.htm
375718
You make some excellent points about this.  On the surface, you are correct that people who have addictions to sex, food, alcohol and so many other vices aren’t kept away the way smokers are.  But the difference is, when you smoke, you affect other people who may be around you. \n \nSecond hand smoke is a serious health concern.  The US Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand smoke as a Group A carcinogen, which means that it is a significant causal factor to cancer in humans. \nSmoking is being restricted because everyone is vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure in public places, such as restaurants, shopping centers, public transportation, schools and daycare centers. Although some businesses are reluctant to ban smoking, there is no credible evidence that going smoke-free is bad for business. Public places where children go are a special area of concern.  \n\nIf a restaurant existed that was for smokers ONLY, then that would be great.  They all the smokers could dine and socialize and snort each other’s smoke.  But when there are non smokers present, it’s unfair to subject them to the health hazard of breathing in the smoke. \n\nThanks for this discussion.  You articulated your points very well and I appreciate the opportunity to share.
1057471
I don't know.  Ask your Condo Association President what's going on and be sure you attend the next meeting so you can bring your issue up for full discussion.  A lot of others are probably wondering the same thing.  I don't think it's a good idea to just stop anything.  If you do, you might end up being charged late fees or penalties.  Also, check that big binder that you got when you bought the place.
627140
For goodness sake tell the lady it is your right to smoke on your balcony you pay your rent. I can not see how that is affecting her inside her apartment. Blow your smoke away from her door or she can choose to close it..Lady
828149
Smokers can sometimes be rude, especially if you ask them politely to smoke somewhere else and they won't, but the stupidity issue is a proven thing. \nNo smoker is stupid enough to not know what it does to them, and to others around them, but they ARE stupid enough to keep smoking.....\nI wish I could help the ones who wanted to quit. I see how much my parents struggle to quit.\n\nConsidering your situation, it's a public health issue. If your landlord doesn't so anything about it, take him to court. You'll win.\nThere are so many laws to protect non-smokers these days, and it's a serious issue.\nI wish you the best of luck.
852931
dude above me... man, we used to be neighbors!  millwoods, NO WAY!  LMFAO.\n\nOkay no seriously... we moved, not cause of them but we did.  But our solution, is we BBQ'ed the shiat out of our meat on the deck till it was smoking and the smoke went in their place... VOILA!  Keeping the vent fan on on the stove helps too...\n\nWhoever said air cleaner or whatever that helps.. odor neutralizer!  \n\nIf all else fails.. do what we did, throw a fat Tbone on the barbie and smoke em out!!
453978
I know, I know!  Pick me, pick me!\nWhat needs to happen is that restaurants (and other businesses) must be made to comply with health codes.  That is to say, that the smoking area should be well-ventilated, and separate from the non-smoking areas.  Any restaurant (or business) that doesn't comply must either A) Shut down.  or B) Not allow smoking.  If they decide to go with B, and then violate it, it would be treated the same as any other health code violation, e.g. HUGE fines.\nUnfortunately, the current political climate in our country is all-or-nothing, instead of focusing on compromise.  And instead of eating somewhere that doesn't allow smoking, many non-smokers want NO restaurants or businesses to allow smoking.  Completely unfair.  Everyone is entitled to the pursuit of liberty and happiness, not just the non-smokers.
1096946
way too far! businesses are going to suffer from these foolish laws. I say to people that don't smoke, just stay away from us and don't breath it. We don't blow the crap on them or anyhting.\nOh yeh, what about drinking in public, is that alright to have your child exposed to useless drunks, our governement is a bunch of a**wipes!
995349
I'd LIKE for cigs to be illegal...  My husband and sister in law both have asthma, and sometimes have to walk RIGHT PAST smokers to get to the EMERGENCY ROOM.  Hello!?  And my father-in-law died of cancer caused by second-hand smoke in his childhood.  I'd LOVE tobbaco to be illegal.  Will it ever happen?  *hopeless laughter*
865162
Here is an outline of Oklahoma's laws on tobacco/smoking issues-\nhttp://slati.lungusa.org/state-teml.asp?id=36\n\nIt was last updated 6/7/06
439406
Check with your local and state laws, whatever state you live in. I just love a smoke after full or self service.