Smoking

‘My lawyer is on speed dial,’ Burnaby owner warns strata over no smoking enforcement (BC)

The City of Burnaby has a tougher smoking regulation bylaw set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2022 – including…

2 years ago

Real estate Q&A: How can HOA enforce smoking ban in common areas? (FL)

Q: At our annual meeting, our condominium community passed a “No Smoking” resolution into our bylaws. It encompassed the entire…

3 years ago

St. Paul Adopts Smoking Policy Disclosure Requirement for Common Interest Communities (MN)

In January 2021, the St. Paul City Council adopted a new ordinance requiring sellers of homes located in common interest…

3 years ago

‘Lawyers called’ as Burnaby strata won’t stop smokers in tower’s hot tub (BC)

Do you live in a condo building that has a pool or a hot tub?  I used to and I…

3 years ago

Cause of Brandon condo fire that caused $11M in damage revealed (MB)

A fire at a condominium complex in Brandon, Man., resulted in $11 million in damage, according to a spokesperson from…

3 years ago

A Breath of Fresh Air: Banning Smoking in Homeowners Associations (MN)

Smoking is a controversial issue within homeowners’ associations. Members who have owned their units for years proclaim their right to…

3 years ago

Sopher’s “incessant” smoking a nuisance to neighbors, condo board says (NY)

The jury might need a smoke break after this one.  The condo board at the Touraine, a 22-unit luxury highrise…

3 years ago

Smoking mad: Frustrated condo-dweller sues strata, neighbour for $30,000 (BC)

There was smoke but not a lot of fire after a three-year dispute between condo neighbours over smoking in their…

3 years ago

Condo Smoking Bill Passes in Virginia

Thank you to the ARLnow reader who brought Virginia House Bill 1842 to my attention because it’s likely to be…

3 years ago

Richmond condo owner wins compensation over second-hand smoke (BC)

Pui-Ling Yee claimed the strata failed to investigate her complaints about second-hand smoke and aromatherapy scents entering her unit from…

3 years ago