Sample letter, survey and how to talk with your residents.

Resident Survey (PDF)

Resident Talking Points (PDF)

Sample Resident Letter (Word) 

Model Smoke-free Lease Addendum

Sample Timeline

• 6-12 Months Out
  • Send residents a notification letter. 

Sample Resident Letter (Word)

• 1-2 Months Out
  • Post smoke-free property signage. 

Sample Signage (PDF)

• 2-4 Weeks Out
  • Post effective date signage. 

Sample Effective Date Signage (PDF)

Have all new residents and renewing leases sign the smoke-free policy. 

Signs are a reminder that a policy is coming. They can be posted in common areas and around the property. Send out a reminder letter to residents a few days prior to the policy going into effect. Post signs at the entrances to the buildings and anywhere else on your property where you want to ensure that no smoking occurs.

Sample Notification and Reminder (Word)

Set up an enforcement protocol with management, staff and contractors. Then you can enforce your smoke-free policy the way you would any other lease violation.

Advice for Enforcing a Smoke-free Housing Policy (PDF)