SNAPSHOTS
13 Reasons to Implement a Smoke-Free Policy at Your Properties
BY PETE BIALICK , GASP OF COLORADO
1 . Reduces the cleaning , repair , painting , furniture replacement , and other maintenance or administrative costs .
2 . Renovating units where smoking takes place can cost between $ 5,000 and $ 15,000 , which Smoke-free units are much more economical and cost less to turn
3 . May lower insurance premiums through a comprehensive fire-safe policy .
4 . Less damage caused by tobacco smoke & discarded cigarettes .
5 . It is easier to rent smoke-free homes as 85 % of Colorader do not smoke .
6 . Saves management and staff time dealing with smoking-related complaints and issues .
7 . Free resources are available including signs , model policies , implementation & compliance tips .
8 . Decrease air-filtration and labor costs by up to 30 %.
9 . Cigarette fires cause roughly 5 % of all residential fires in Colorado , 36 % of all residential fire fatalities , 14 % of all residential fire injuries , and 7 % of all residential property loss .
10 . The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act allows housing providers to adopt smoke-free policies . HUD requires or encourages smoke-free policies .
11 . Colorado residents are accustomed to smoke-free policies at work and in bars , restaurants , and public places ; they expect the same protection from secondhand smoke in their housing .
12 . Protects the health of residents , staff , and maintenance personnel .
There is no safe level from second hand smoke exposure .
13 . There is no Constitutional right to smoke , and no-smoking policies do not violate the Fair Housing Act .
For Smoke-Free Housing Resources & Tips , Visit mysmokefreehousing . org or call GASP at 303-444-9799
The Colorado Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution ( GASP ) is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1977 . Through education and policy change , GASP works to save lives though actions to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke at work , in public places , and in multiunit housing .
SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH JANUARY 2023
IROC : Dealing with Difficult People
Tuesday , February 28 | 4 - 6 PM
We have all experienced conflicts with tenants , it is important to have the right tools to deal with the conflict and come up with a solution . We will be bringing in a guest speaker to talk about what to do with any conflicts with tenants and how we can always find a reasonable solution .
Both in-person and virtual attendance options will be available . Be sure to select your preference when you register or RSVP . www . aamdhq . org FEBRUARY 2023 TRENDS | 15