Smoke Free Condos

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Do you long for a smoke free condominium? Do you wish you could convince your condo board to restrict smoking inside units? Finally, a step-by-step guide. Dr. Joyce Starr fought a four year battle against secondhand smoke in her condo association. After numerous setbacks, she was elected to her condo board, and thereafter as treasurer, where she led the effort to amend the Governing Declaration to restrict smoking inside units and to define secondhand smoke as a nuisance. A single misstep could have undermined the entire endeavor. According to available records, her medium-sized complex was the first in Florida to amend the Governing Declaration for this purpose. The challenges and hurdles faced - and overcome - are vividly presented. "It was an uphill fight until the very last vote was counted, with a colorful cast of proponents, doubters and vigorous opponents. Naysayers warned that we would fail in the best of times, let alone during a difficult economy. Opponents stated with certainty that we would be sued and lose. They raised the specter of staggering legal costs that would sink the Association. Defending their castle, they compared the smell of secondhand smoke to garlic and bacon." Smoke-free condo advocates typically confront fierce opposition, including personal threats. For the author, backing down was not an option. Prior foes became supporters and one determined ally helped bring the vote across the finish line. Smoke-free amendments do not "magically" pass. This back story can help others succeed. Smoke Free Condos is a crucial resource for condo and homeowners associations, community association law firms, nonprofit organizations promoting smoke-free policies and government agencies. Starr addresses recent case and state law on secondhand smoke in condominiums, the Law of Nuisance, Quiet Enjoyment of Property and amendment procedures. She describes essential tasks, amendment milestones, the importance of the right attorney and costs. Smoke Free Condos is a must-have guide for smoke free living in multifamily housing. Author of 17 books, Dr. Joyce Starr is a sought-after condo rights expert and public speaker. Her works include: Defend Your Condo & Homeowner Rights and Secondhand Smoke Crimes.