Tenants
Across Washington state and the nation, people are recognizing their right to breathe clean air where they live.
No known ventilation system can completely remove the threat of another tenant’s secondhand smoke. It can’t be eliminated by separating people who smoke from nonsmokers, using air-cleaning technologies, or ventilating buildings. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can actually distribute secondhand smoke throughout a building.
There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke—a toxic substance known to cause heart disease and lung cancer. Learn about your rights and how you can make your apartment home smoke-free.
You can also download Smoke-free Housing: The right decision for you, your family, and the community.
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Last Updated: 12/30/10
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