Help Multi-Unit Housing Go Smoke-Free in Fresno County

For people living in multi-unit housing, up to 60% of the air they breathe may come from neighboring units, also known as secondhand smoke, which can affect the health of individuals, regardless of age.

Why should multi-unit housing be smokefree?

Secondhand smoke can travel in multi-unit housing (such as apartments and condos) through doorways, cracks in walls, air vents, floors and even light fixtures. This smoke can cause asthma attacks, ear infections and lung problems. It can also lead to heart disease and lung cancer in adults.

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Did You Know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 50,000 non-smokers die every year from diseases caused by secondhand smoke exposure.

About 8 in 10 multi-unit housing residents have chosen to make their own homes smokefree.

There’s no such thing as a “risk-free” level of exposure to secondhand smoke, no matter how healthy you may be.

Landlords: Going Smokefree Saves Money

The average cost of turning over a smokefree unit is $5,000 less than turning over a unit where past residents have smoked. Plus, smoking-related costs such as repainting walls and replacing carpeting can cost as much as $15,000! And even when these units are cleaned, thirdhand smoke can still be present, making them less desirable.

Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Resources

Are you a property manager/Owner and want your community to adopt smokefree multi-unit housing laws? Do you want your community to adopt smokefree multi-unit housing laws? Click the button below for some helpful resources and vital statistics to guide you in creating effective policy change.

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How You Can Help

While many communities already have laws that prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing, landlords can still voluntarily prohibit smoking. If you’re a tenant or landlord and want your housing to be smokefree, or want to make a difference in the health of our community, download more helpful resources here. Contact us to find out how we can help implement and enforce smokefree housing!