smoking by-laws
We have a two-year-old and live near a chain smoker. What can we do about secondhand smoke? Our greatest concern is our baby. – Adam, NSW
Q: Hi. I’m living in a rented apartment in a block in Sydney. We have a two year old. Are there …
What are the smoking restrictions when living in a town house with adjoining fences in courtyards? – Pamela, NSW
Please refer to your schemes by-laws. In most strata plans, the by-laws can define smoking related rules so that everyone can …
A renter is complaining that they can smell my cigarette smoke. What responsibilities have I to any consequences that may be incurred? – Max, QLD
What if I am the owner of the apartment under Strata title and the person next door is a renter and …
Cigarette smoke comes up into our unit. What rights do we have. We have been told there’s nothing we can do about it. – Kay, QLD
We live in an apartment on the 3rd floor with a mixture of permanent residents and holiday guests. Quite often the …
Cigarette smoke is drifting into my unit from above, next door and across the passageway, I am not a smoker and cannot open my windows for fresh air. – Dale, QLD
This is a common issue in strata living as smoke may drift in from neighbouring apartments and common areas such as …
How can we stop the nuisance of smoke drift in a residential apartment building coming from balconies? – Gail, QLD
This is a common issue in strata living as smoke may drift in from neighbouring apartments and common areas such as …
What can I do if cigarette smoke drifts into my apartment from a neighbouring apartment? – Jill, NSW
Cigarette smoke drifting from neighbouring apartments is a common concern in strata community living. While there are steps you can take, it’s …
Smoke has been drifting from the tenanted unit upstairs down to mine for seven years and they’ve been ignoring letters from owners corporation. What can I do? – Mark, VIC
Smoke drift is a common problem in owners corporation properties. However, its difficult to restrict smoking if the residents are doing …
What are my rights when cigarette smoke drifts into our apartment or excludes us from enjoying our balcony? – Linda, QLD
Cigarette smoke drift is a common complaint in body corporate properties, due to the close proximity of living arrangements. The actions …
What can I do if cigarette smoke is drifting into my apartment? – Sal, NSW
With shared community living as in strata properties, cigarette smoke drift is a major concern. This is further compounded by the …
How do I stop smoke coming in through my unit? – Aditi, NSW
This is a common issue in strata living as smoke may drift in from neighbouring apartments and common areas such as …
I’m very concerned about smoke drift affecting my health. What can I do to stop it? – Gail, QLD
Passive smoking is also a growing health risk and especially harmful in community living as in strata due to the close …
My neighbour smokes and smoke drift enters through my balcony. What are my options? – Patricia, NSW
It’s hard to prevent smoke drift from one living space to another in strata apartments as there are common areas and …
What can I do about my neighbour’s cigarette smoke coming into my apartment? – Carolyn, NSW
While cigarette smoke is a nuisance for non-smokers, the fact is, every owner has a right to enjoy their property in …
What can I do if cigarette, cigar and marijuana smoke drifts into my unit from below? – Helen, QLD
For non-smokers, passive smoking is a great health concern. Smoke drift is a common complaint and especially problematic in body corporate …