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I'd like to know what the "field" thinks of non-smokers rights?
I've lived in a rented house for 31/2 years now. The people next door smoke outside on their porch, (also a rental). In the spring and summer I have to keep the door and windows closed because of their smoking. I feel very outraged by it at times, as I should like to enjoy the breeze that naturally flows through the house but, cannot when they are lighting up.
I don't think it's fair that I should have to keep everything closed up because I don't want "their stink" in my house.
I'm up to here with this. From Pa, and wondering if anyone has dealt with this issue?
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I'd like to know what the "field" thinks of non-smokers rights?
I've lived in a rented house for 31/2 years now. The people next door smoke outside on their porch, (also a rental). In the spring and summer I have to keep the door and windows closed because of their smoking. I feel very outraged by it at times, as I should like to enjoy the breeze that naturally flows through the house but, cannot when they are lighting up.
I don't think it's fair that I should have to keep everything closed up because I don't want "their stink" in my house.
I'm up to here with this. From Pa, and wondering if anyone has dealt with this issue?
That sounds very frustrating ... I live in an apartment complex and used to have neighbors that smoked, which I could smell in my bathroom due to the thin wall Unfortunately, they had the rights to smoke in their own property/rental - Yes, it is unfair when the smoke encroaches your space but unfortunately, the smokers win in this case. I live in CA and we have strict smoking laws in public places but there is no law barring someone from smoking on their porch.
Well, they are smoking outside, and within their property, and not doing it to make you mad.
Just think of what would you do if they were cooking instead. Or painting. Or engaging in any other activity that makes a smell. Sometimes, you just have to deal with it.
As someone who is very very bothered by the smell of cigarette smoke, I totally sympathize. As for your rights, many states are becoming more and more strict about smoking laws, which is to the benefit of those of us who are bothered by it.
But in the meantime, your rights are as follows: You have the right to remove yourself from the presence of a smoker. You have the right to keep your windows closed. You have the right to rent a unit in a non-smoking building in the first place. You have the right to ask people around you not to smoke (and they have the right to say no). You have the right to ask your landlord to be released early from your lease because of the smoke smell (and he has the right to say no).
That's all I can think of, but there are probably more. Anyway, my somewhat facetious answer is just my way of saying that for right now, our main rights are to walk away, to choose not to associate with smokers, and to choose our place of residence according to our neighbors habits. Certainly not ideal, but it is slowly improving.
Thank you all for ur responces. I think it just sucks that they "only" smoke outside.
I smoked for 35 years, not bragging, just a statement: I didn't just go outside to project this crap on others. I tried never to exhale, hehehe...LOL
Still now; I really can't stand the stink of it. As was always the case, the smell of smoking will wake me up from a sound sleep. And it just happens my bedroom is in the front of the house. So even having the window cracked brings me to full consciousness if they, (one of two) need to light up in the middle of the night.
If they smoked inside, I'd still smell it, BUT, it would not be blowing into my space... And thats my point.
In light of all that, I /we are looking to buy a PLACE AND DUE TO THIS AND "OTHER" TYPE situations I/we have modified our requirements and will not buy anything attached or even within smoking distance to another.
I really hoped their was some sort of answer besides this. Certainly their are many people who must, for whatever reason, remain where they are.
Beems of Light to All, Foodmuse
Just one of the many things people have to deal with. What if one neighbor has young children that are often crying or making noise. And the other neighbor complains that they can't keep their window open or sit outside because of the noise.
It is a fine line between people people encroaching on your freedom and people losing their own freedom.
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Unfortunately, they had the rights to smoke in their own property/rental - Yes, it is unfair when the smoke encroaches your space but unfortunately, the smokers win in this case. I live in CA and we have strict smoking laws in public places but there is no law barring someone from smoking on their porch.
