Is Smoking Considered a Disability? Understanding the Fair Housing Act’s Stand on Smoking
American Apartment Owners Association
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Smoking and housing policies often intersect in ways that raise questions about resident rights and property management responsibilities. One common point of confusion is whether smoking or nicotine addiction qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). While marijuana use for medical purposes introduces its own complexities, this article will focus specifically on cigarette smoking and how the FHA applies in these cases.
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