Smoking Law
Post date: Aug 02, 2016 7:50:14 PM
November 22, 2012: Santa Monica has passed a law with new smoking rules that affect all multi-unit housing units in the City.
ALL NEW OCCUPANCIES ARE NON-SMOKING
All units newly occupied since November 22, 2012, are non-smoking. So, people moving into Santa Monica apartments and condos after November 22 can't smoke in their units, nor can their guests.
ALL OWNERS MUST CONDUCT SURVEY BY 1/21/13
Before January 21, 2013, all landlords and condo homeowners' associations are required to conduct a survey of current occupants, who will designate their units "smoking" or "non-smoking." More details below.
NO SMOKING IN "COMMON AREAS" Prior Santa Monica law already prohibits smoking in common areas at multi-unit properties.
FAQ
Q: What about medical marijuana? If a unit is non-smoking, then medical marijuana can't be smoked inside. If a doctor specifically requests that a disabled occupant may smoke marijuana indoors, and the occupant can't take marijuana in non-smoked form, then the smoking might be permissible under the "reasonable accommodation" standard for disabilities. For more information call the City Attorney's Office, 310-458-8336.
Q: Can a tenant be evicted for violating this law? No. But a tenant can still be evicted if the lease prohibits smoking.
Q: What is considered a common area?
All indoor and outdoor locations accessible to and usable by occupants of more than one unit
All outdoor locations within 25 feet of a door, window, or vent. (This includes most balconies and patios.)