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TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007

Many off-the-shelf standard rental agreements miss the boat by not including language prohibiting smoking.  Try renting out a property after your last tenant has spent the last three years smoking a pack a day in the master bedroom.

Here's a bit of language that I insert into all of my rental agreeements:

  • The property covered by this agreement is a no-smoking property. The tenants will not smoke and will not permit others to smoke anywhere within the structure. The tenants will be fully liable for any expenses related to cleaning which is necessary due to violating this restriction.

I don't consider myself an anti-smoking stormtrooper, and this is less of a problem these days since there are fewer smokers out there...but having this language included in your lease agreement will help ensure that your tenants step outside before lighting up.  And...your nose will tell you if they're following the rules when you come around for a visit or a repair. 

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I am having this issue right now. I'm trying to sell my townhome in SLC which has a tenant living in there. Apparently he smokes and the place wreaks which is turning off potential buyers. I didn't have a no smoking clause in my lease. I'm thinking of giving him his 30 day notice and make him move out, then I'll need to clean the place and I'll probably have a better chance of selling it.
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