Comments on: Smoking in Apartment…

By: Rita Turner

Rita Turner — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:48:24 +0000

Hi – I work at the University of Maryland’s Center for Tobacco Regulation and have been working to educate more people about their rights pertaining to second-hand smoke. Please feel free to contact my office for assistance (410) 706-1129.

By: Landlord

Landlord — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:15:01 +0000

I forgot to mention… The landlord ultimately has the choice to create a smoke free complex, so it is something that can be done and enforced. If you’re having a problem you can always file a landlord complaint through the RPA website. They will see that your rights are being met.

By: Landlord

Landlord — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:12:37 +0000

Hello “Smoked Out”
Actually, contrary to what your landlord says, it is not illegal to discriminate against smokers. Tenants that smoke have very few rights, and in our State of Maryland the Rights Dealing with Smokers has gotten more strict. Under the Federal and Maryland law landlords can place smoking restrictions in apartments. There is no law that protects smokers– simply put there is no “Right to Smoke.” Governments local and national know that the smoke, including 2nd hand smoke is harmful to our health, thus more strict laws protecting you and me from this hazzard. To check out State specific details you can refer directly to the following website: mdsmokefreeapartments.org
Hope that helps!