Smoke-Free Housing
What is Multi-Unit Housing?
Multi-unit housing (MUH) is any shared residences such as:
- condominiums
- apartment buildings
- duplexes
- town-homes
- post-secondary residence buildings
Importance of Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing (MUH)
Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, smoking is illegal in the common areas of multi-unit housing (e.g., elevators, stairwells, hallways, parking garages, laundry facilities and lobbies). Despite 80% of tenants wanting to live in a smoke-free building, approximately 1 in 5 Ontarians are exposed to unwanted second-hand smoke, due to shared walls, hallways, electrical and ventilation systems.
There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke, and it can cause immediate damage to your health. It can lead to a number of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
How to file a complaint
If second-hand smoke is frequently getting into your home:
- Visit Smoke-free housing Ontario for some suggestions to help address the problem
- Contact the Porcupine Health Unit’s Inspection department at (705) 267-1181 or [email protected]
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