For a comprehensive guide to building a smoke-free policy in a condominium, download our guidebook. It contains step-by-step information and a large selection of sample documents and resources. If you don't need comprehensive information but are looking for a specific tool or resource, try searching our index below.
Tools & Resources
Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Engagement Resources
Tips for working with a stakeholder advisory committee, a useful way to plan for and implement a smoke-free bylaw
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Condominiums
Policy Development Guidebooks
A how-to guidebook on policy development, including incentives, legal information and a step-by-step policy-development guide
Sample Workshop Agenda And Discussion Process
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct a workshop to gather ideas about a smoke-free bylaw
Sample Smoke-Free Sign
Enforcement Resources
Smoke-free sign to display at entrances, in elevators and at other public areas where smoking is prohibited
Sample Smoke-Free Bylaw for Condos
Policy Resources
Smoke-free bylaw (policy) for condominiums, including definitions and sanctions
Sample Resident Survey
Engagement Resources
Survey to gather data from residents concerning their opinions and experiences in the condo complex about second-hand smoke
Sample Resident Complaint Letter
Resident Resources
A letter to send to a board, landlord or property managers when exposed to second-hand smoke
Sample Policy Initiation Notice
Engagement Resources
Letter to notify residents that a smoke-free policy has been passed into the corporation's bylaws and will take effect
Sample Physician Letter
Resident Resources
A sample to provide your doctor when asking for support to ensure he/she provides the most help possible
Sample Petition for Condo Members
Resident Resources
A tool to discover the views of others in your building regarding smoking and second-hand smoke
Sample Migrating Second-Hand Smoke Log
Resident Resources
Document and track your exposure to second-hand smoke in order to better advocate for change
Sample Meeting Agenda And Discussion Process
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct an information meeting to share information and gather opinions about a smoke-free bylaw
Sample Issue Tracking Log
Enforcement Resources
Log to document complaints from residents who experience smoke infiltration in their homes from neighbouring units
Sample Invitation To Meeting
Engagement Resources
Letter to invite residents to an information meeting at which they can learn more and share their thoughts about a smoke-free bylaw
Sample Focus Group Agenda And Discussion Process
Engagement Resources
Agenda and tips to organize and conduct a focus group to gather opinions about a smoke-free bylaw
Sample Bylaw Violation Letter
Enforcement Resources
Letter to notify a resident of a nuisance complaint against them in the event they violate your smoke-free policy
Practice Session For Smoke-Free Building
Engagement Resources
Outline and tips to organize a practice session for a smoke-free building to try out your smoke-free policy, find out what stakeholders think, gain insight into what works and doesn’t work, and refine the policy
Organizing Volunteer Networking System
Engagement Resources
Tips to organize a volunteer networking system: a way of organizing people in your building so they can quickly and easily share information amongst each other
Organizing Coffee Meetings
Engagement Resources
Tips to organize coffee meetings among your residents to learn more about their feelings toward a smoke-free policy
Legal Opinion on Smoke-Free Policies in Alberta
Policy Resources
A professional legal opinion on smoke-free policies for multi-unit housing in Alberta
How To Engage Residents
Engagement Resources
Comprehensive description of the Continuum of Stakeholder Engagement to help you decide upon and carry out an engagement plan of action
Flowchart Of Complaint Process
Enforcement Resources
Flowchart to address complaints from owners and residents about second-hand smoke exposure