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Implementing a No Smoking Policy. Why? How? Where?. Homes For America - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Implementing a No Smoking PolicyWHY? HOW? WHERE?
Homes For America Homes for America, founded in 1994, is a 501 (c)(3) corporation located in Annapolis, Maryland. HFA specializes in creating and preserving affordable housing enhanced with services in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware.
HFA undertakes new construction, rehabilitation and conversion of existing buildings, and over the years has developed 70 communities totaling 5,448 units serving seniors, families and individuals with special needs.
Homes for America communities are among the very best places to live and enjoy full and happy lives.
Habitat America, LLC Habitat America, LLC based out of Annapolis, Maryland is an experienced property management company whose focus is on quality apartment living at a good value. We have specialized in opening and maintaining professionally-run communities, while giving residents the best possible living experience for over 25 years.
Our recognition of the need to protect the environment has lead us to promote an awareness of and a commitment to the reduction of energy usage, conservation of resources, and recycling practices.
HFA Property ListDevelopment Location Type No. Units
Maryland
Bay Forest Senior Apartments Annapolis, MD New Construction, Elderly 120
Bennett House SRO Baltimore, MD Acquisition/Rehabilitation, Homeless 30
Broadway Homes Baltimore Metro, MD Acq/Rehab, Family 58
Chapline House Prince Frederick, MD New Construction, Elderly 60
Chapline House II Prince Frederick, MD New Construction, Elderly 30
City Arts Baltimore, MD New Construction, Family 69
Clare Court Baltimore, MD Acquisition/Rehabilitation, Family 30
Charter House Silver Spring, MD Preservation, Elderly 212
Coleman Manor Baltimore, MD Preservation, Elderly 50
Concord Apartments Perryville, MD Preservation, Family 118
Corner House Havre de Grace, MD New Construction, Elderly 20
Croydon Manor * Silver Spring, MD Preservation, Family 97
Foxwell Memorial Apartments Baltimore, MD Preservation, Special Needs 154
Cottages of Chesapeake Elkton, MD Preservation, Family & Elderly 32
Gardens at Chesapeake Elkton, MD 66
Gateway Townhomes Cumberland, MD New Construction, Family 30
Gateway Village I Salisbury, MD Preservation, Elderly 58
Gateway Village III Salisbury, MD Preservation, Elderly 62
Gateway Village III Salisbury, MD Preservation, Elderly 36
Glenburn House Cambridge, MD New Construction, Elderly 24
Glen Forest Seniors Apartments Glen Burnie, MD New Construction, Elderly 100
Homes at Berlin Berlin, MD Preservation, Family 42
Homes at Foxfield Salisbury, VA New Construction, Family 112
Homes at the Glen Annapolis, MD New Construction, Family 56
Hudson Townhomes Cambridge, MD New Construction, Family 48
James Leonard Apartments Salisbury, MD Preservation, Family 66
Jenkins House Baltimore, MD Gut Rehabilitation, Sp. Needs 22
John Manley House Baltimore, MD Gut Rehabilitation, Senior 30
Meadows at Reisterstown Reisterstown, MD New Construction, Elderly 80
Meadows at Reisterstown II Reisterstown, MD New Construction, Elderly 76
Oaks at Olde Towne Gaithersburg, MD New Construction, Elderly 72
Parkside Village Cambridge, MD Preservation, Family 30
Pumphrey House Glen Burnie, MD Acq/Rehab & NC, Elderly 15
Randolph Village Silver Spring, MD New Construction, Elderly 130
Restoration Gardens Baltimore, MD NC & Gut Rehab, Sp. Needs 43
Serenity Place Baltimore, MD Gut Rehabilitation, Sp. Needs 19
Shiloh House Hurlock, MD New Construction, Elderly 30
Spencer Village Eldersburg, MD Preservation, Senior 40
Development Location Type No. UnitsSunshine Village Pocomoke City, MD Preservation, Family 58
Village at Mitchell Pond Salisbury, MD Preservation, Family 68
Village House Sykesville, MD New Construction, Elderly 54
Weinberg Manor East Baltimore, MD Preservation, Elderly 186
Weinberg Manor West Baltimore, MD Preservation, Elderly 108
Pennsylvania
Cottages of Shippensburg Shippensburg, PA Preservation, Elderly 120
Manchester Heights York, PA New Construction, Elderly 64
Mountain View House McConnellsburg, PA New Construction, Elderly 17
Park View at Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA New Construction, Elderly 115
Park View at Cheltenham Chelterham, PA New Construction, Elderly 75
Park View at Naaman Creek Upper Chichester, PA New Construction, Elderly 80
Park View at Oak Crest Lower Salford, PA New Construction, Elderly 100
Park View at Tyler Run York, PA New Construction, Elderly 80
Shippen House Shippensburg, PA New Construction, Elderly 24
Tower at Falling Spring Chambersburg, PA Preservation, Elderly 104
Wallace Court Waynesboro, PA Preservation, Family 75
York Commons York, PA New Construction, Family 102
Virginia
Arbors Richmond, VA New Construction, Elderly 85
Chestnut Square Newport News, VA New Construction, Family 40
Darby House Henrico Co., VA New Construction, Elderly 108
Brent Place Alexandria, VA Preservation, Family 207
Heritage Park I Fredericksburg, VA Preservation, Family 100
Heritage Park II Fredericksburg, VA Preservation, Family 102
Kings Crest Seniors Apartments Fredericksburg, VA New Construction, Elderly 100
Manchester Lakes * Fairfax, VA New Construction, Elderly 116
Meadows at Salem Run I * Fredericksburg, VA New Construction, Elderly 100
Meadows at Salem Run II * Fredericksburg, VA New Construction, Elderly 80
Lafayette Gardens Richmond, VA Preservation, Family 102
Delaware
Elizabeth Cornishing Landing Bridgeville, DE Preservation, Family 50
Laurel Commons I Laurel, DE New Construction, Elderly 21
Laurel Commons II Laurel, DE New Construction, Elderly 20
Vinnings at Christianna Newark, DE New Construction, Family 220
Florida
Hilltop Village Jacksonville, FL Preservation, Family 200
Total Operating 70 Communities 5448
Why go Smoke Free? Public Health Benefits
Reduction in chronic illnesses, heart disease and cancer
Indoor Air Quality significantly improved
Risk Reduction Smoke migrates from unit to unit. Second hand
smoke causes approximately 50,000 deaths in adult non-smokers each year in the United States.
Leading cause of fire deaths in Multi-Family buildings
Avoid Litigation Federal Fair Housing Act Protections
Disabled and Families with Children
Peaceful Enjoyment Habitability
Reduce Expenses Turnover costs
Carpet, Appliances, Blinds, Paint and Cabinetry
Resident Retention Smoke Free is a marketable amenity
Health Risks related to Smokingcourtesy of American Lung Association
Cigarette smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Smoking is directly responsible for approximately 90 percent of lung cancer deaths and approximately 80-90 percent of COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) deaths.
About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness caused by smoking. That means that for every person who dies of a smoking-related disease, there are 20 more people who suffer from at least one serious illness associated with smoking.
Among current smokers, chronic lung disease accounts for 73 percent of smoking-related conditions. Even among smokers who have quit chronic lung disease accounts for 50 percent of smoking-related conditions.4
Health Risks related to Smokingcourtesy of American Lung Association
The list of diseases caused by smoking includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), coronary heart disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, acute myeloid leukemia, cataract, pneumonia, periodontitis, and bladder, esophageal, laryngeal, lung, oral, throat, cervical, kidney, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. Smoking is also a major factor in a variety of other conditions and disorders, including slowed healing of wounds, infertility, and peptic ulcer disease.5
Smokers die significantly earlier than nonsmokers: 13.2 years for men and 14.5 years for women.6
Quit Smoking Resourcescourtesy of CDC.gov
Government Resources •1-800-QUIT-NOW A free, phone-based service with educational materials, coaches, a quit plan, and referrals to local
resources to help you quit tobacco use. •1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569) A free, phone-based service to help Spanish speaking persons quit tobacco use. . •BeTobaccoFree.gov This HHS Web site provides one-stop access to tobacco-related information, including information on
quitting tobacco use, from its various agencies. •smokefree.gov A Web site that provides free, accurate information and assistance to help you quit smoking and stay
tobacco-free.
How to implement a No Smoking Policy
Determine current policies Review smoking related policies for existing residents Designated smoking or completely smoke free? What type of smoking materials will be banned
E cigarettes, tobacco, medical marijuana
Develop a policy Will any properties be exempt from the policy? Identify smoking cessation resources Decide notification period and prepare resident notification
Implementation and Enforcement Train staff in lease enforcement standards and requirements
Prepare sample violation notices for site use as templates
Property preparation Signs and smoking stations
Notify Residents
Homes for America No Smoking Policy
Recognizing there is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke and that second hand smoke is a health hazard, especially for children, the elderly and persons with chronic illnesses, Homes for America (HFA) has decided to implement a No Smoking Policy throughout its communities.
Because smoking materials are the leading cause of fire death and third leading cause of fire injuries in the United States, it is HFA’s intent to implement the policy to make communities healthier and safer for our residents.
A work group comprised of representatives from HFA Asset Management, Resident Services, Senior Vice President, and property management staff will make the determination on the design, location and number of the outdoor designated smoking areas at each property.
Homes for America No Smoking Policy
Smoking will be prohibited within the living units
Smoking will be prohibited in the building common areas
Where possible, designated outside smoking areas, with appropriate protection from the weather, when feasible, and located more than 25 feet from buildings, will be provided for use by the residents and their guests.
The No Smoking policy will be administered by addendum to the resident lease agreement at the time of lease renewal for current residents and upon execution of the initial lease for new residents.
Designated Smoking Areas Location, Location, Location
Research local requirements Distance from building
Covered or UncoveredRisk Assessment
Winterization and Maintenance Smoker use only?
Accessibility SeatingCost
Typical Shelter Design Types