Heating & Air Conditioning Home Disasters

remove neighbors’ smoke?

4 years ago

We recently purchased an updated 1920s row home that must have an air exchange with the next door neighbor bc we can smell their cigarette smoke every night. Per a Google search, we know that they rent. I’ve seen them smoking inside, and notice they are opening windows/running fans to get the smoke smell out… so I assume it’s probably not allowed per their lease. We’ve had multiple contractors come to find a solution but all are pretty pricy. Our “returns” for our HVAC don’t do anything - it seems like we’re lacking proper duct work and insulation. Easy fix seems to be go ask for them to stop smoking but even a nice approach could lead to a confrontation…ideally we could just block this air exchange somehow without completing demoing our walls. Anyone else deal with this and find a solution?

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wdccruise
4 years ago
"I’ve seen them smoking inside, and notice they are opening windows/running fans to get the smoke smell out… so I assume it’s probably not allowed per their lease."

Complain to the owner, not the tenant. If you're correct about a smoking prohibition, the owner will deal with the tenant. He'll be on your side -- getting tobacco stink out is hard -- and doesn't even have to mention that you complained to him.
Donald
4 years ago
Pay for the pricy solution to fix your issue with your house. Expecting others to change to suit you will lead to a lot of disappointment
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NagyMama
4 years ago
I hate smoke too and I, too, would be very upset by this. However, I think you’re making assumptions about whether your Neighbors’ smoking is allowed or not. I’d stay away from addressing that. I’m with Donald. Do all you can with YOUR property to find a solution. Really, I feel for you. But I think it’s on you to make you comfortable in this situation.