Smoking: Can an Association Ban Smoking? Part One

February 14th, 2018
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
An association may enact a rule banning smoking in common areas, and can probably ban it in individual units/homes as well. However, an association must consider several potential risks and benefits before enacting such a rule. We generally treat tob… Read More
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Categories: Condominium Laws, Governing Documents
Tags: common areas, limited common areas, marijuana, restriction on use, smoking, tobacco, vape, vaping

Can Community Associations Regulate Smoking?

August 18th, 2010
Posted By
Valerie Farris Oman
Our clients often ask us about what authority, if any, they have to regulate or even prohibit smoking – in common areas, limited common areas, or even inside individual units. Generally speaking, associations have the authority to regulate or prohi… Read More
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Categories: Governing Documents
Tags: board of directors, common areas, limited common areas, restriction on use, rules and regulations, smoking, unit