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Default Lanlord liable for tobacco smoke getting into my apt?

in some states you could sue. I would advise them of pproblem and see
what they do

On Mar 12, 5:21*am, Shawn Hirn wrote:
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wrote:
* *During the last three weeks tobacco smoke has been getting into my
apartment. The doors and windows are closed. I called the landlord
(apt/condos - different landlords...), and they won't even send
someone to see how this is happening.
* *I am extremely allergic to tobacco, and it causes migraines at
levels where you can barely smell it, and asthma when it is more
noticable. It is more than noticable...
* *What can I do? There was no problem during the first several months
here. I guess some neighbor has moved in that smokes, and *it's
getting in through the ventilation or through doors/windows that are
not properly/completely sealed.
* *Thanks for any help or advise. (The state is NC.)


See what your lease says. If there's a local landlord tenants
organization, ask them what they recommend. I ended up dealing with the
same problem by moving.