Fact Sheets

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California Homebuyers Want Protection from Tobacco Smoke Residue

California Renters and Landlords Support Disclosure of Tobacco Smoke Residue

Thirdhand Smoke in Apartments and Condos

Multiunit Housing and Thirdhand Smoke

Protecting Homes from Thirdhand Smoke

Brief Overview of the Impacts of Thirdhand Smoke on Human Health

Can I remove thirdhand smoke from my home?

What surfaces does thirdhand smoke stick to?

What does the smell of stale tobacco smoke mean?

What is thirdhand smoke?

What do we know about the health risks of thirdhand smoke?

What tobacco products contribute to thirdhand chemical residue?

How can I be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

How long does thirdhand smoke last?

How can I protect my child from thirdhand smoke in homes?

How can I protect my child from thirdhand smoke in cars?

If someone smokes outside, do they bring thirdhand smoke indoors with them?

Who is most likely to be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

What are the advantages of making my properties smokefree?

What questions should I ask before signing my next apartment lease?

Do electronic cigarettes create thirdhand chemical residue?

Can you test for thirdhand smoke?

What should I ask before renting a car?

Can thirdhand smoke hurt my pet?

Does cannabis create thirdhand smoke?

What policies protect me from thirdhand smoke in my workplace?

Do cigars cause thirdhand smoke?

If nobody around me smokes, can I still be exposed to thirdhand smoke?

Does thirdhand smoke decrease my home's value?

Does smoking a pipe create thirdhand smoke?

How can I make sure a hotel or vacation rental is smokefree?

Why focus on exposure to thirdhand tobacco smoke and not exposure to auto exhaust or industrial pollution?

How can I prevent buying a used car polluted with thirdhand smoke?

What should I ask before buying a home to avoid purchasing a thirdhand smoke polluted house?

U.S. Laws for Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing

The Smoker Next Door...

How Disability Laws Can Help Tenants Suffering from Drifting Tobacco Smoke

Thirdhand Smoke: A Threat to Child Health

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