Smoking???? When to draw the line with Neighbors

[TommyTalknSport]

I have a 17 month old daughter and live in an apartment building. Something I am deffinetly not proud of as I hate raising her in an apartment setting with all these rug rats running around. Anyway, this is the second set of neighbors I have had that do nothing but sit outside all night and smoke. This is really only a problem two months out of the year when I want the windows open. I grew up in with parents who smoked but were very respectful around others and me. I understand smoking but when do I draw the line and freak out?

 

[tman24]

I know how ya feel i guess you could just ask if they could smoke further away from the building because all of their smoke is coming into your apartment. i wouldnt freak out i would just ask

 

[TommyTalknSport]

I know how ya feel i guess you could just ask if they could smoke further away from the building because all of their smoke is coming into your apartment. i wouldnt freak out i would just ask

Done it to both neighbors and they look at me like I'm a freakn moron.

 

[kingcy]

Sorry to say there probly is much you can do. As long as they are not smoking in your apt or on you porch, I guess you have to learn to live with it.

 

[CycloneErik]

Maybe talk to the landlord?

 

[ISUCyclones]

Done it to both neighbors and they look at me like I'm a freakn moron.

Jebus dude, are you serious? What about leaf burning season? I'm not even a smoker but give me a ******* break. :dull:

 

[TommyTalknSport]

Jebus dude, are you serious? What about leaf burning season? I'm not even a smoker but give me a ******* break. :dull:

Well considering you aren't suppose to smoke within ten feet of an apartment building I think smoking on your patio is pretty rude. Maybe that's just me. Personally I could care less but when my daughter is home when smoke is coming into my apartment its a different freakin story.

 

[Spam]

Yes, why not talk to the landlord? The landlord probably can't ask the neighbors to stop smoking, but perhaps can move you to another open apartment? Also, why not get an air purifier? It helps quite a bit.

 

[LeSchmick]

Weed or cigs?

 

[richey24]

Weed or cigs?

Peace pipes.

 

[Bipolarcy]

I have a 17 month old daughter and live in an apartment building. Something I am deffinetly not proud of as I hate raising her in an apartment setting with all these rug rats running around. Anyway, this is the second set of neighbors I have had that do nothing but sit outside all night and smoke. This is really only a problem two months out of the year when I want the windows open. I grew up in with parents who smoked but were very respectful around others and me. I understand smoking but when do I draw the line and freak out?

I think you're being ridiculous, personally, especially for a problem that occurs only 2 months out of the year. And this is coming from a guy who has kids, has lived in an apartment before and hates smoking. if you don't like it, move.

 

[richey24]

I would probably just do whatever I could to make their lives a living hell until they either stopped or moved.

 

[RotatingColumn]

I hate when people spit on the sidewalk. Skoal should be banned on pavement. Don't get me started on sunflower seeds... crack thoo, crack thoo

 

[jaretac]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0fYT12u9Is]YouTube - Smoke! Smoke! Smoke That Cigarette[/ame]

 

[Enginerd]

The chances of cigarette smoke from outdoors coming into your apartment and affecting the health of any human being are slim to none. Second hand smoke in general is most likely nothing more than an annoyance. Don't take my word for it:

The Skeptic Doc » The Myth of Second Hand Smoke

BTW - I am a non-smoker.

 

[jaretac]

The chances of cigarette smoke from outdoors coming into your apartment and affecting the health of any human being are slim to none. Second hand smoke in general is most likely nothing more than an annoyance. Don't take my word for it:

The Skeptic Doc » The Myth of Second Hand Smoke

BTW - I am a non-smoker.

I don't believe it. It might not cause lung cancer, but it affects my health. I manage a apartment complex and I don't know if there is a person there that doesn't smoke. Someone had smoked in my office before I got there and in the 3 weeks it took to air the place out my sinuses were constantly plugged up, sore throat, and a cough. Don't try to tell me it was a cold because it wasn't.

 

[Cyclone62]

If smoking is allowed on the patios at this complex, there isn't going to be a whole lot you can do about it.

I don't believe it. It might not cause lung cancer, but it affects my health. I manage a apartment complex and I don't know if there is a person there that doesn't smoke. Someone had smoked in my office before I got there and in the 3 weeks it took to air the place out my sinuses were constantly plugged up, sore throat, and a cough. Don't try to tell me it was a cold because it wasn't.

I can see how that is a serious detriment to your health that you will never recover from. Sorry, that would be an annoyance and not a threat to your health.

 

[dmclone]

What about putting a fan in your window that blows out?

 

[CyGal]

If smoking is allowed on the patios at this complex, there isn't going to be a whole lot you can do about it.



I can see how that is a serious detriment to your health that you will never recover from. Sorry, that would be an annoyance and not a threat to your health.

How about this then: I was barely able to breathe for nearly a week earlier this year. I had a severe asthma attack triggered by cigarette smoke. I'd say not being able to breathe is a threat to your health.

Just because some people aren't really affected by smoke doesn't mean others aren't. And it can be a big problem/issue with those of us whom it does affect.

 

[Wallacelantz]

Shut the window if you don't like it.