Model Smoke-Free Lease Addendum printable pdf download

Model Smoke-Free Lease Addendum

This model lease addendum prohibits smoking of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, everywhere

on property—both inside and outside—and encourages consideration of an enforcement policy.

It should be modified to fit your property’s needs.

Changes to one part of the policy may require changes to other parts as well.

Created by Live Smoke Free and updated by the Public Health Law Center with funds from the Minnesota Department of Health.

This document is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

November 2016

Tenant and all members of Tenant's household are parties to a written lease with Landlord (the

Lease). This Addendum states the following additional terms, conditions, and rules that are

hereby incorporated into the Lease. A breach of this Lease Addendum gives each party all the

rights contained herein, as well as the rights in the Lease.

1. Purpose of Smoke-Free Policy. The parties desire to mitigate (i) the irritation and known

adverse health effects of secondhand smoke; (ii) the increased maintenance, cleaning, and

redecorating costs from smoking; (iii) the increased risk of fire from smoking; and (iv) the higher

costs of property insurance for a non-smoke-free building.

2. Definitions:

“Smoke” or “Smoking” means inhaling or exhaling smoke, aerosol, or vapor from any

lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, electronic delivery device, or any other natural or

synthetic tobacco or plant product. “Smoke” or “Smoking” also includes burning or

possessing any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, electronic delivery device, or any

other natural or synthetic tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation.

“Electronic delivery device” means any product that can be used to deliver

aerosolized or vaporized nicotine, lobelia, or any other substance to the person inhaling

from the device, including, but not limited to, an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or vape pen.

3. Scope of Smoke-Free Policy. Tenant agrees and acknowledges that the premises to be

occupied by Tenant and members of Tenant's household have been designated as a smoke-

free living environment. Tenant, members of Tenant's household, and any guests under control

of the Tenant will not smoke anywhere in or on the:

Unit rented by Tenant, including any associated balconies, decks, or patios;

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Common areas of the property, including, but not limited to, lobbies, hallways, stairwells,

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elevators, laundry rooms, community rooms, community bathrooms, or offices; or

Grounds of the property, including, but not limited to, entryways, playgrounds, pool

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areas, walking paths, or sitting areas.

4. Tenant to Promote Smoke-Free Policy and Alert Landlord of Violations. Tenant will

inform Tenant's guests of the smoke-free policy. Tenant will also promptly give Landlord a

Model Smoke-Free Lease Addendum