Implementing Healthy Housing Policies for Rental Housing Going Smoke Free Monica C. McCullough, Esq., MPA Senior Vice President of Housing

Smoke Free Rental Housing Decision Points 1.Taking the Leap: Smoking allowed OR No- Smoking Building OR No-Smoking Campus 2.How to Implement: Cold Turkey OR Gradual Transition 3.Timeframe for Implementation 4.Support for Health Aspects of Quitting

Taking the Leap: Benefits of Smoke Free 1.Positive Health Outcomes  Resident  Neighbors  Maintenance Staff 2.Reduced Maintenance & Unit Turnover Expenses 3.Improved Marketability of Property 4.Reduced Fire Risk

Methods of Implementation Going forward: All newly developed properties By Type of Housing: Senior or Family or Supportive Housing Only Looking backwards: All existing properties – Implement a “Cold Turkey” approach – Grandfather Existing Tenants but No Smoking for New Tenants

Timeframe Considerations Marketing Lead Time Lease Terms Reality

Providing Support Supporting Health Aspect is Extremely Critical if Taking the “Cold Turkey” Option; Partner with Health Provider Lots of Resources Available Online for Property Owners Need to Support Residents & Property Managers