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TENANTS

Smoke-Free Housing Nova Scotia is a resource for tenants who are suffering from second-hand smoke coming into their homes from neighbouring units, or who are looking for a smoke-free, multi-unit building.

While provincial laws provide Nova Scotians with protection from second-hand smoke where they work, eat and play, many people are still being exposed to unwanted second-hand smoke where they live.

If you rent, it's possible you have been bothered by the smell of tobacco smoke coming from a neighbouring unit or patio. A NS survey of multi-unit dwellers (2008) found that:

  • 29% reported exposure to second-hand smoke, most often from open windows, patio and balcony doors, or from the hallway.
  • Nearly 4 in 5 were bothered by the smoke, 35% quite a bit and 10% so much they considered moving.
  • 62% supported a ban on smoking in the building, and 35% would prefer a building that does not allow smoking in units and on decks, balconies and patios. Another 29% preferred smoke-free units but smoking allowed on balconies and patios.
  • 73% were at least somewhat likely to choose a non-smoking building, including 37% of people who smoke.

Despite strong public support and demand for smoke-free homes, there is a significant shortage of smoke-free buildings for Nova Scotians who want and need to live smoke-free.

You can search our Smoke-Free Housing Registry to find smoke-free rental buildings.


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The information and materials contained on this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be and should not be construed to be legal advice or a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a lawyer.

Adapted with permission from the smokefreehousingbc.ca website produced by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, on behalf of the BC Healthy Living Alliance.

 

Contact us

office@smokefreens.ca

902-456-7367

127 Whidden Road, Brookfield, NS B0N 1C0

 

 

 

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