Pasadena City Council Passes Ordinance Banning Smoking in Multi-Family Building

Earlier this month (July 11, 2011) the Pasadena City Council passed an ordinance which will ban smoking in all multi-family building. (defined as two units or more) Smoking will be banned in all common areas and within the unit themselves, including balconies or patios.
The ban goes into effect immediately for apartment units which are newly constructed or which are being leased or rented for the first time.
It will be unlawful to smoke in ALL multi-family units (including condos and townhomes as well as apartments) effective January 1, 2013.
Property owners, managers, homeowners associations, etc. will be required to post signs noting the no-smoking law but are not responsible for its enforcement. Enforcement of the ordinance will be through the city’s health department.
All lease agreements entered into after January 1, 2012 will incorporate ordinance disclosure information. All purchase agreements after January 1, 2012 are to include a reference to the ordinance and a copy of it. PFAR will be working with city staff to develop disclosure forms and information.

Questions: Laura Olhasso, Government Affairs Director at 626.795.2455.