Smoke-Free Lease Clause Generator

A clause in the agreement is the clearest way for a landlord and tenant to share the same expectation about smoke. This builder writes a short, plain version you can adjust.

How to use it

Choose the products the clause should cover, the places where it applies and who is bound. The draft appears below the form. Read it, change anything that does not fit your building and copy it.

What a clause can and cannot do

A lease clause creates an obligation between the parties. It does not replace provincial law, and it cannot override tenant protections. Some provincial pages describe rules that touch housing: Manitoba says smoking is never allowed in a building’s common areas, and Ontario’s tenancy law lets a landlord apply to evict a tenant whose smoking interferes with other tenants’ reasonable enjoyment. Rules differ elsewhere, so confirm yours.

Before you use it

Ask your provincial tenancy office or a lawyer whether the clause can be added to your agreement. The smoke-free housing guide explains the main situations, and the balcony and patio page covers the outdoor spaces that often cause disputes. If smoke is already a problem, the complaint letter builder can help you write to a neighbour or landlord.