Prosaic Poppy 2005-2006

Multi-Unit Dwellings Suck Arse

Living in a townhouse has its ups and downs, and right now we are experiencing a definite down.

We do not smoke, but our new neighbors do. And unfortunately the ventilation system in our home is connected to our neighbor, therefore we are the receiving the gift of second hand smoke every night. Right now our house smells like an ashtray and there is nothing I can really do about it.

Our landlord, caring not, says that there isn't anything that they can do--and suggested I get an air purifier.

My thought is that I spend enough money each month to warrant a safe and healthy living environment for myself and my children--which includes not breathing in someone's second hand smoke. Especially since I am allergic to said smoke, and my husband and I both have asthma, and I believe that my son may as well.

I've been living here for 16 months, these people just moved in last week. I seriously think that the landlords need to consider non-smoking and smoking unit arrangements. I also think that I may be making some calls to the health department tomorrow as well.

I have spoken with our neighbors, and they have said they will 'try' to smoke outside...but who knows how long that will last in the middle winter during a snow storm.

posted by Kassi Gilbert @ 10:22 PM