Why I Don't Allow Smokers In My Rentals
I manage 300 rentals and see a lot of applicants. Many of them want to know why we don't allow smoking.
As a former smoker myself, I understand. They don't smell it the way the rest of us do. It's like a blind man trying to understand my visual description of a sunset.
So here's a visual example. This apartment was occupied by the same tenants for 16 years and is probably the worst I've ever seen.
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Smoke 'em if you got 'em!
Good morning Nathan. I was a former smoker too b ut I felt the same way as a landlord.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
Smoking inside properties creates what is essentially a bio-hazard. The smoke permeates and is retained within all porous materials, including paint, dry wall, carpets/pads, concrete and wood slabs, insulation, air ducts, and even the cabinets. The make-ready expense to remedy this is very expensive; and, is not worth the allowance for smoking to occur. Want to smoke in one of our properties? no problem - please understand the security deposit starts at $100.000.00.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
With the walls so dark with smoke, I can't imagine how these people's lungs look. Congratulations for quitting! And I am thankful I never started. 
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
That's a good question, Krishna! There's no way to stop them from doing it, but it would be a violation of the lease and they can be charged for any necessary cleaning and/or repairs.
You are preaching to the chior here Nathan Gesner .
Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
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