--172.59.xxx.xx

_____ (initial) SMOKING: Smoking inside the home is not allowed. Smoking by Residents or visitors leaves a nicotine residue and odor which increases the costs of cleaning, interior painting, and odor removal. In multi-family dwellings outdoor smoking must be 10 feet away from any doors or windows so smoke does not drift into other homes, apartments, or common areas and act accordingly to prevent disturbing other people. Cigarettes, vapor pens, e-cigarettes, pipes, cigars, hookahs, marijuana, hashish. cannabis, hemp, and any other smoking device or material fall under the lease’s smoking policy. Marijuana/cannabis users must comply with local laws regarding smoking, ingesting, and growing. Interior grow rooms are not allowed. --73.19.xxx.xx

In my experience smoking "outdoors only" ALWAYS leads to smoking indoors. Even if one were to only smoke outdoors, the smell still gets in the house. AND cigs are EXPENSIVE. Guess what comes first if it is rent vs cigs? --64.246.xxx.xx

I agree mapleaf18. Usually means smoking indoors. EVERYONE who smokes always says they don't smoke inside. Tenants are bigger liars than car salesmen. --73.19.xxx.xx

Besides, smoking is SUPER expensive these days. --73.216.xxx.xxx

Almost all smokers choose #2 which triggers an instant DQ email. --64.246.xxx.xx

SMOKING AND HAZARDOUS ITEMS TENANTS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SMOKING AND/OR VAPING OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CIGARETTES, CIGARS, VAPORIZERS, AND CANNABIS, BY ANY INDIVIDUAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ANYWHERE ON THE PREMISES. THE “PREMISES” INCLUDES THE HOUSE, ALONG WITH ITS LAND, STRUCTURES, AND/OR OUTBUILDINGS. BURNING CANDLES AND/OR INCENSE INSIDE THE PREMISES IS FORBIDDEN. THE USE OF KEROSENE HEATERS ANYWHERE ON THE PREMISES IS ALSO FORBIDDEN. IF ANY EVIDENCE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS DISCOVERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, A PAINTING FEE EQUAL TO THE GREATER OF (1) FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR (2) THE ACTUAL REPAINTING EXPENSES FOR THE AFFECTED AREAS SHALL BE PAID BY THE TENANT, PAYABLE AS ADDITIONAL RENT, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER CHARGE(S) LISTED HEREIN. --143.105.xxx.xxx

Thanks all. Much to consider. I'm really tired of policing the paperwork. Just no truth seekers or folks with life skills. Everything is disposable. Including any rental house they live in. --172.59.xxx.xxx

I agree about policing the paperwork. A person should be able to come up with a good lease agreement that the common person can understand, and all can follow. But there always seems to be some changes that have to be made because changes in humans. Animals remain the same. I should just open up an animal hotel, but alas, I would have to collect payment from some human. --73.19.xxx.xx

my mkt is no smokers. clause 3 is no smoking in the house. I know they have friends over who smoke. They can smoke outside. Smoking inside is an automatic violation of the lease. I have not (yet) had a violation in 30 years. The other renters in the houses are my prefects. --146.75.xxx.x

If you want to work w them, establish a designated smoking area on the property. Personally I wouldn't go on the gf being able to dictate what the bf does. There are the rare few who do not smoke inside. What does the current and former ll say? March is a long time, but I've held out longer. You might consider a lease period that carries you to April next year to get through the winter. --24.29.xx.xx