GASP On-line Resources for Public Housing

GASP On-line Resources for Public Housing Your Road Map to GASP’s Smoke-Free Housing Resources on the Web Index P.1 Mysmokefreehousing.org (educational site), Management Resources, Public and Section 8 Housing P.2 Public and Section 8 Housing, Condos and HOAs, Other Resources, Resident Resources P.3 GASP Advocacy Center Housing Resources (Conference Calls, Media, Presentations) P.4 GASP Advocacy Center Housing Resources (Resources), Mysmokefreehousing.com (list of smoke-free MUH) Links to the actual page are provided in the left column. For Word documents go to the website. mysmokefreehousing.org (educational site) Left Side Buttons What is it? Find Smoke-Free Housing –Search Housing Link to mysmokefreehousing.com site — the searchable database of Colorado multiunit residential buildings that have a no-smoking policy based on GASP’s guidelines (see page 3). Colorado Guide to Establishing No-Smoking Policies in Link to page to order or download these items. Please use STEPP’s Multiunit Housing and Smoke-Free Welcome decal fulfillment center for larger orders. Housing Provider Resources Benefits, Facts, Methods, Enforcement (Management Resources) Title and Link What is it? Are No-Smoking Policies in Multiunit Housing Legal? The legal basis for prohibiting tobacco and marijuana smoking in multiunit residential buildings in Colorado. Updated 2014. Best No-Smoking Policy to Adopt (Word/Text) Recommendations on the best smoke-free policy practices for multiunit housing. New 2014. Case for Smoke-Free Housing (Power Point) A 46-slide presentation to be used with housing providers and property managers. It may be modified locally. New 2014. CO Guide to Establishing No-Smoking Policies in Multiunit Link to pdf of the 12-page guide for Colorado. New 2014. Housing Cost of Converting a Smoking Unit to Non-Smoking Black Label Restoration estimates for a two-bedroom apartment. Enforcement- Collecting Evidence of Smoking (Word/Test) What to look for as evidence of smoking. New 2014. Enforcement Steps and Forms (PDF) Materials by the Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine. Enforcement Tools and Letters (PDF) Materials by the Health In Sight in Oregon. Free Quit Smoking Assistance Available Information on the Colorado quit line. Incense Smoke Excellent fact sheet from Live Smoke Free. New 2014. Is There a Constitutional Right to Smoke? Great paper by the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium Liability Risks for Housing Providers (PDF) Liability risks of allowing smoking in a building. Marijuana Restrictions in Multiunit Housing FAQ on how medical and recreational marijuana can be limited in multiunit housing in Colorado. Updated 2014. Model Lease 2014 (Colorado) (Word/Text) This model prohibits smoking in all but designated areas. Updated 2014. Model Lease with Penalties Covers an entire property and has penalties for violations. Model Resident Survey Developed in conjunction with housing authorities for Colorado. Residents Share Concerns About Smoking Resident share concerns and successes. New 2014. Save Money, Save Your Building Some economic benefits for having a smoke-free policy. Smoke-Free Policies in Multiunit Housing Manual (CDC) (PDF) CDC’s 40-page Healthy Homes manual multiunit housing (2011). Testing for Drifting Smoke in Multiunit Dwellings FAQ on how to conduct tests and the equipment necessary. The Case For Smoke-Free Housing (Power Point) The benefits of smoke-free housing for housing providers. The Rights of Housing Providers Rental guide by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Trend for Smoke-Free Housing (National Apartment Assn) (PDF) Important national article about the new trend (2007). Public and Section 8 Housing Title and Link What is it? Benefits, Implementation and Enforcement Resources, Legal Link to the management resources section. Issues... (External Link) 1 Best No-Smoking Policy to Adopt (Word/Text) Best smoke-free policy practices for multiunit housing. New 2014. Colorado Guide to Establishing No-Smoking Policies in Link to pdf of the 12-page guide for Colorado. New 2014. Multiunit Housing Colorado Housing Authorities With No-Smoking Policies List of 33 Colorado Housing authorities that have implemented policies. Updated 2014. Fort Collins Housing Authority Letter to Residents (PDF) Letter advising residents of upcoming no-smoking policy. Fort Collins public housing to saving $100,000 a year... News article in the Fort Collins Coloradoan (June 2010) HUD Guide to Establishing Smoke-Free Housing (PDF) HUD toolkit for property managers. New 2014. HUD Multifamily Notice Encouraging No-Smoking 2012 notice for multifamily and rural housing. Policies (PDF) HUD PHA Notice Encouraging No-Smoking Policies (PDF) 2012 notice for housing authorities. HUD Resident Toolkit (PDF) HUD’s 49-page toolkit for HUD residents on smoke-free housing. Legalities of Regulating Smoking in Public Housing (PDF) Good paper by the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium (2010). Low Income Rentals to Become Smoke-Free in Boulder (PDF) News article in the Boulder Daily Camera (December 2009) Model Lease 2014 (Colorado) (Word/Text) This model prohibits smoking in all but designated areas. Updated 2014. Model Resident Survey (PDF) Model Colorado survey for public housing residents (2011). No-Smoking Addendum (Fort Collins Housing Authority) (PDF) No-smoking residential policy adopted in 2009. Section 8 Properties and No-Smoking Policies (Word/Text) Paper on whether a Section 8 property can adopt a policy. US Housing Authorities With No-Smoking Policies (External List of housing authorities that have adopted smoke-free policies Link) by the Smoke-Free Environments Law Project (2011). USDA on Smoke-Free Policies (PDF) Oct. 2008 letter from the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development on the right to implement no-smoking policies. Condos and HOAs Title and Link What is it? Benefits, Implementation and Enforcement Resources, Legal Link to the management resources section. Issues... (External Link) CO Guide to Establishing No-Smoking Policies in Multiunit Link to pdf of the 12-page guide for Colorado. New 2014. Housing Colorado Regulations For Homeowner Associations (PDF) Summary of regulations by the Colorado Attorney General. Jeffco HOA Court Case and Nuisance Clauses Important case based on declarations prohibiting nuisances. Legal Options for Condo Owners (PDF) Paper by the Tobacco Legal Consortium. Making a Condominium Smoke-Free (CA) (PDF) Steps to take to establish a policy (from California) Sample Resident Survey (PDF) A way to survey condominium residents. Other Resources Title and Link What is it? Web Links Smoke-free housing Web sites in the US and Canada. Secondhand Smoke Facts Articles and reports on secondhand smoke from gaspforair.org Health Partner Tools GASP’s Advocacy Center policy tools for clean indoor air and smoke-free housing (see page 4). Resident Resources Apartment and Condominium Tips Title and Link What is it? Resolving Smoking Problems Please refer residents to this area Nine steps and resources residents can use to reduce or eliminate of the site before having them contact GASP. smoking in their apartments or condos. Updated 2014. More Helpful Materials Provides more specific documents and tools for residents. Are No-Smoking Policies in Multiunit Housing Legalities of smoke-free policies, including marijuana. Updated Legal? (Word/Text) 2014. Best No-Smoking Policy to Adopt (Word/Text) Best smoke-free policy practices for multiunit housing. New 2014. CO Guide to Establishing No-Smoking Policies in Multiunit Link to pdf of the 12-page guide for Colorado. New 2014. Housing Dangers of E-Cigarette & Marijuana Smoke (External Link) Link to GASP Education Center 2 Documenting Your Efforts (PDF) A form to document the steps taken by residents. Fair Housing Act Resources in Colorado (PDF) A list of groups that may be able to provide assistance. Free Legal Services in Colorado (PDF) Pro-bono legal assistance programs in Colorado. How to Test for Drifting Smoke in Multiunit Dwellings (PDF) FAQ on best ways to test for tobacco smoke coming into a unit. How to Write a Letter to the Property Manager or Owner Resident writing template. Updated 2014. HUD Resident Toolkit (PDF) HUD’s toolkit for residents. Legal Options for Apartment/Condo Residents (PDF) Paper by the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium Legal Services for Low-Income Individuals (Bar Assn) (External Link to Colorado Bar Association page that lists a number of legal Link) options for low-income individuals. New 2014. Residents Share Concerns About Smoking Resident share concerns and successes. New 2014. Smoke-Free Policies in Multiunit Housing Manual (CDC) CDC’s 40-page Healthy Homes manual (2011). Smoking in Common Areas in Multi-Unit Buildings (PDF) FAQ about the requirement in the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act. Tenant Laws in Colorado (PDF) HUD document about the rights of residents. The Fair Housing Act and Secondhand Smoke (PDF) Steps to take to file a complaint for residents. Tips for Condominium Owners (Word/Text) Basic tips for pursuing a smoke-free policy. Tips on Hiring a Lawyer (PDF) What a person should ask if the are considering hiring a lawyer. Using Disability Laws (PDF) Tips from California. Warranty of Habitability Law in Colorado (PDF) The rights and obligations of housing proprietors and residents. Health Partner Tools Starting in 2014, this section has been reorganized and opened to the public (formerly password protected). Best Practices Actions to Take on Smoke-free Housing (PDF) Chart providing the key steps to take. New 2014. Best Practices (summary) Top key recommendations for starting a smoke-free housing program by experts with at least three years of experience. Developing a Smoke-Free Housing Program Excellent manual on developing a program. New 2014. GASP Smoke-Free Housing Strategic Plan GASP’s recommendations for Colorado. New 2014. (2014) (WORD/HTML) Housing Provider Strategy Chart (PDF) Chart on strategies on smoke-free housing programs. New 2014. How to Approach People in the Housing Industry Tips on how to meet with housing providers. Key Elements of Smoke-Free Housing Recommendations for smoke-free housing in Colorado and why. Key Stakeholders Presentation on identifying the stakeholders. Key Talking Points for Colorado Talking points for housing providers for Colorado. Updated 2014. Live Smoke-Free Training Webinars Tools for people working on smoke-free housing by Live Smoke- Free, Minnesota. Starting a Smoke-Free Housing Program (2007) Summarized detailed recommendations by national experts. Using No-Smoking VS Smoke-Free (WORD/HTML) Which term is most appropriate? What to Ask a Housing Provider That Allows Smoking Discussion questions to use. Conference Calls (MP3 files that you can listen to on I-Tunes or other media players, 30 minutes to 1 hour) Amy Olfene-Maine Campaign (Feb. 2010) The Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine talks about engaging housing providers, partners, and stakeholders. Blue Sky Restoration- Costs and Techniques (Feb.2009) Jason Cain talks about the techniques used to restore and clean up a smoky apartment. Brittany McFadden/Carissa Duke-Minnesota Campaign (Aug. The Minnesota Live program, and the resources or techniques used 2008) with housing proprietors and residents (1.25 hrs). Chuck Schloz-Boulder County Housing Authority Plan How housing authorities came into place, policy implementation, (Oct.2008) and tips on partnering with housing authorities (1 hr). Jim Bergman-Public Housing Now (March 2011) New issues and practical advice (1 hr). Jim Bergman/LaFord/Rodriquez-Housing Authority Policies Implementation and enforcement techniques, including the (Oct. 2008) Michigan and Idaho housing authority (1.25 hrs). John Campbell-Messages for Housing Providers (Jan. 2009) The resident and housing provider research results in Oregon, how to work with them, and the best messages to use (1.25 hrs). John Tuchsherer - Fort Collins Housing Authority Experience Update on how policy is going three years (45 minutes). (Jan 2012) John Tuchsherer- Fort Collins Housing Authority (May 2010) Why and how they implemented policies in all their buildings Katherine Dachille-Legal Options (Feb. 2008) Legal options suggested — Maryland Legal Resource Center. 3 Lori Rosendah-Running a Housing Authority (Jan. 2011) The challenges of running a housing authority. Theresa Cross-Implementation/Enforcement (May 2011) Oregon implementation and enforcement tips. Tina Pettingill-Communicating With Residents (Feb 2011) Dealing with tough residents and resident messages. Warren Ortland-Disclosure/Enforcement (Oct. 2009) The work of the Public Health Law Center, low income tax credits, enforcing no-smoking policies, and disclosure laws (1.25 hrs). Direct Mail The Denver/GASP items are a series of educational postcards being mailed to housing providers. Denver/GASP - Chemicals (PDF) Harmful chemicals in secondhand smoke. Denver/GASP - Costs (PDF) Costs of cleaning MUH. Denver/GASP - Fire Facts (PDF) Fire statistics. Denver/GASP - Five Reasons (PDF) Reasons to implement a policy. New 2014. Denver/GASP - Legalities (PDF) Right to implement a policy (includes marijuana). New 2014. Denver/GASP - Management Testimonial (PDF) Great testimonial - Cornerstone Apartments President. New 2014. Denver/GASP - Market Demand (PDF) Residents prefer smoke-free housing. Denver/GASP - Secondhand Smoke (PDF) Facts about secondhand smoke. New 2014. Denver/GASP - Ten Reasons (PDF) Reasons to implement a policy. Denver/GASP - Trend (PDF) Growing trend in MUH industry. Denver/GASP - Ventilation (PDF) Ventilation facts. New 2014. Denver/GASP - Web Site (PDF) Promotes educational resources available through the website. GASP - Landlord Guide Envelope (PDF) Envelope to mail the 2014 “landlord guide.” New 2014. GASP - Landlord Guide Postcard (PDF) Postcard promoting 2014 “landlord guide.” New 2014. Media Denver - Resident SHS Flyer 1 (PDF) Educational flyer about secondhand smoke created for Denver Housing Authority residents in English and Spanish. Denver - Resident SHS Flyer 2 (PDF) Same as above. Denver - Resident SHS Flyer 3 (PDF) Same as above. Door Hanger Announcing Policy-Loveland Loveland Housing Authority door hanger. El Paso Apartment Ad Magazine ad for an apartment publication. Flyer- Ventilation (Bear) SE2 Flyer on how tobacco smoke is re-circulated in MUH. Flyer- Ventilation (Vent) SE2 Flyer on how tobacco smoke is re-circulated in MUH. Fort Collins Brochure (PDF) Brochure on the need for smoke-free housing. GASP - Landlord Guide Newspaper Ad (PDF) Ad promoting the 2014 guide. New 2014. Other GASP Media Materials (PDF) Some of the other media samples GASP can provide. New 2014. PSA Promoting mysmokefreehousing.org Text of a public service announcement for radio. Pueblo Proprietor Ad Full-color ad. Registry Promotion WA Postcard promoting free listing service. Weld County Newsletter 4-page educational newsletter aimed at housing providers. Weld County Newsletters May 2010 4-page educational newsletter aimed at housing providers. Other Helpful Materials Agency to Proprietor Letter (based on a resident complaint) Template that can be used by a health agency. Updated 2014. Breaking the Ice with Housing Providers (PDF) Tips on meeting with housing providers. Careless Smoking Clips Videos showing the impact of smoking-caused fires in apartments. GASP SF Housing Web Resources (this document) This document. Updated 2014. GASP Smoke-Free Housing Resources Other GASP resources for smoke-free housing. Updated 2014. Glossary of Housing Terms Key terms and definitions. MUH Policy Assessment Survey Tips (WORD/HTML) How to survey MUH, what to ask and collect, and a sample survey. New 2014. Oregon Proprietor Research Text 2006 45-page detail of the work of John Campbell resources. Oregon Statewide Renter Survey 2008 45-page detail of the work of John Campbell resources. Public Housing in the US and Canada Summary about what it is and how it started. Techniques For Door to Door Surveys How to do a door-to-door residential survey. Understanding Public Housing in Colorado (PDF) Interview of public housing directors in Fort Collins and Boulder County. 4 Who is Who in the World of Housing Graph showing housing connections. Policy (New section added in 2014) Colorado Housing Law (from Jeffco) (PDF) Manual on legal options for smoke-free housing. Disclosure Laws - Pros and Cons (WORD/HTML) Are disclosure laws good or bad? Fair Housing Act (Jeffco) (PDF) Presentation on the Fair Housing Act. Jeffco Management Toolkit (PDF) Toolkit for housing providers. Matrix of CA Laws With an Analysis (PDF) MUH laws in California, enforcement, and quality. Presentations Communicating with Residents How to communicate a policy to residents (Maine 2012) Delta Burden Report The case for smoke-free policy (Delta County Health Dept. (2012) Housing Authority-Steps to Take Presentation by Jim Bergman. Legal Options for Smoke-Free Housing (2006) Presentation by Jim Bergman. What Housing Providers Think Summarizes the work of John Campbell in Oregon. Highly recommended in understanding why housing providers implement a policy and the best messages to reach them. mysmokefreehousing.com (list of smoke-free MUH in Colorado) Title and Link What is it? mysmokefreehousing.com Lists the number of multiunit residential buildings with a no- smoking policy. The search engine allows you to search by various fields but the less you put in the better. The initial search produces the name, address, city, and type of housing. By clicking on the property address you will see phone numbers and other details. County search tool added in 2014. mysmokefreehousing.com/submit.php Allows anyone to submit a new listing. New listings are uploaded by GASP at the beginning of each month unless there are less than 25 new listings. mysmokefreehousing.com/about_us.php Information about GASP of Colorado. mysmokefreehousing.com/contact.php Contact form. Updated November 2014 Prepared by GASP of Colorado (Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution) 2400 Central Ave Suite A3 Boulder CO 80301-2843 303-444-9799 Visit GASP's Great Web Sites gaspforair.org mysmokefreehousing.org mysmokefreehousing.com denversmokefreeliving.org breathcolorado.org 5