Going smoke-free makes your building healthier, safer and easier to maintain. On this site you’ll find all of the information needed to make your rental property smoke-free.
Let’s clear the air.
It’s completely legal to make your property smoke-free. Trends show that having a smoke-free policy makes your building more appealing to renters. This increased market demand is just one of the reasons to go smoke-free.
Increase your bottom line. Improve your peace of mind.
By having a smoke-free policy you’re making an investment in your property’s future. With this one change, you will reduce the risk of cigarette-related fires, decrease the cost of maintenance, improve resale value, and attract a growing number of tenants looking for smoke-free housing. But perhaps the greatest reason to adopt a smoke-free policy is that it will improve the quality of life for your tenants by removing a major health hazard in the home: secondhand smoke.
According to a recent poll taken by the Census Bureau and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80% of Massachusetts residents have smoke-free rules in their own homes already.1 Having a smoke-free policy that applies to your whole building can help attract these residents to your property while also making your current residents happier. Remember, smoke-free does not mean smoker-free. It simply means no smoking inside or close to the building. Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about smoke-free policies, and learn how to go smoke-free today!
If you own your own single family home, you can make the change today by signing our Smoke-Free Homes Pledge.