Second hand smoke from underneith neighbor?

Question

I am getting so much second hand smoke from a neighbor under me. It is so bad that my clothes stink, I can smell it in my new sofa, and when I am home my eyes begin to burn. They sit outside chain smoking & their smoke rises right in through my sliding glass door. Closing the door and turning the air on doesn't help either cause the intake is right next to the door. Not only is this gross, but is it harmful to my health? Are there any laws against it in michigan? and how do I get this to stop?

Answer 1

I have heard of people losing lawsuits for secondhand smoke.  I also heard of a woman losing custody of her kids because she smoked.  Unless you want to make it a federal issue there's not much you can do.  You each have a right to live in peace and comfort, but where do you draw the line?

Nothing sucks worse than living near someone you can't get along with.  You can try talking with them nicely and just say, "Hey, I know you smoke and that's fine, but do you think you can be mindful of where it goes?  It comes right in my window and I can't stand it", and see how that goes.  Be cool about it because if you're a prick about it you may as well talk to a tree.  If you confront them, be prepared to go to war.

Or, you can try the apt. manager.  If they come to them with an anonymous complaint it may go a little smother.  It's a50/50 situation.  When living in apartments you have to have a little bit of give and take.  Good luck!!

Answer 2

Move. you are just hypersensetive.

Answer 3

It doesn't seem possible to me that the smoke can get in through your sliding doors and stink up your sofa and your clothes.   I think you're being a bit over-reactive in this situation, but if not - call the board of health.  What have you got to lose.