Compliance and
Enforcement Toolkit

Resources and tools to assist public housing agencies in promoting compliance and enforcement of a smoke-free housing policy.

A majority of property managers report that a smoke-free policy is largely well followed and self enforced by residents and staff. However, it is not uncommon for a small minority of residents to struggle or refuse to comply by continuing to smoke or allowing their guests to smoke on the property. The resources and tools below can assist management in promoting compliance and enforcing the policy when necessary. If you would like to consult on solutions specific to your situation, reach out to .

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Informational Resources

Compliance & Enforcement

• Recommendations for Managing Smoke-Free Public Housing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Promoting Smoke-Free Policy Compliance: Tips for Managers
• Resident Engagement Ideas
• Enforcing a Smoke-Free Policy in Public Housing
• Smoke-Free Policy Compliance and Enforcement FAQs
• Tips to Promote Conflict Resolution

Find Assistance

• Global Directory of Smoke-Free Multi-Housing Programs
• Where Can I Go for Help? National Legal & Conflict Mediation Resources

Cessation Resources

• CDC Tips from Former Smokers® Campaign Poster
• Smokefree.gov: Choose the help that works for you

 

Sample Tools

Communication Tools

• “Our Building is Smoke Free!” door hanger (in English and Spanish)
• “100% Smoke-Free Building” printable signage

Tools to Promote Compliance

• Post-policy resident survey
• Policy reminder letter (for management to give to all residents)
• Foundations for a Successful Smoke-Free Policy: A Training for People who work in Public Housing (PDF)

Notices

• Notice of Concern form (for resident leaders or management to notify a resident of a possible violation)
• Notice of Smoking Incident form (for residents to report a violation to management)
• Notice of Smoking Infraction form (for management to notify a resident of a violation)

 

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