Are You Suffering from secondhand smoke coming into your condo?

Secondhand smoke coming into your condo from neighboring units poses both a health risk and a significant nuisance. If your neighbors smoke, it is very easy for secondhand smoke to make its way into your unit, which can be very frustrating and can result in a reduced quality of living.

Can you sue your neighbor for second hand smoke?

A class-action lawsuit may be a possible route, especially if there are numerous plaintiffs who all complain of the same injury or the same core issue. Sometimes, you may encounter second-hand smoke in your own home, even if you are a non-smoker.

What to do if your neighbor smokes in your condo?

If your condo neighbor smokes, there are some steps you can take to avoid secondhand smoke seeping into your living space: • First, try to locate the entry point (s) of the secondhand smoke.

What was the verdict in the secondhand smoke case?

After a five-week trial, Superior Court jurors last week awarded a family more than $15,000, finding the condo association and management failed to ensure the non-smoking family’s right to the “quiet enjoyment” of their own unit. The verdict comes amid a growing trend in California.

Can a landlord sue a neighbor for second hand smoke?

Under Utah’s law, an annoyed neighbor may sue the smoker directly and may sue the landlord in some cases if the smoker is a renter. (Utah Code Ann. § 78-38-1.) In California, second-hand smoke is considered a toxic contaminant by the state’s Air Resources Board.

How to stop secondhand smoke from coming in your condo?

If you have other windows in your unit, you might want to experiment and see if a combination causes the air to flow out of the window that is drawing the smoke in. The ultimate solution for you will be to have an association board that is willing to view the rule more expansively or to amend it to include your problem.

When is secondhand smoke invades your home?

Specifically, second-hand smoke is a nuisance in Utah if it drifts into any residential unit from a home or business more than once a week for at least two consecutive weeks, and if it interferes with the neighbor’s “comfortable enjoyment of life or property.”