Smoking bans
Heka has different smoking bans concerning apartments and properties depending on factors such as the year of construction and the start date of the lease agreement. Some of our properties are completely non-smoking. In all properties, the general rules ban smoking in common and shared spaces and in the courtyard, with the exception of any smoking areas.
The smoking restrictions also apply to e-cigarettes, with the exception of indoor smoking bans in accordance with Section 79 of the Tobacco Act.
In non-smoking Heka buildings, the smoking ban is a condition of the lease agreement. In addition, the residents are reminded of the smoking ban with measures such as smoking ban signs. The smoking ban for common spaces is set out in the Tobacco Act and Heka’s general rules.
In properties that are not non-smoking, authorities may impose a smoking ban on the basis of legislation such as the Tobacco Act.
Smoking is prohibited in common spaces
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor and outdoor common spaces of Heka’s buildings.
Smoking is forbidden in stairwells, lifts and other indoor spaces in common use, common balconies, access balconies and in the property’s courtyard or grounds (including the vicinity of entrance doors, air intakes and children’s play areas) and car park.
However, smoking is allowed in the courtyard or the grounds at a smoking place specifically designated by Heka. In some properties, providing a smoking area in the courtyard or the grounds is not possible.
Smoking in a non-smoking building is a breach of contract
All Heka’s new buildings and renovated properties whose construction or renovation started after May 2016 are completely non-smoking. Smoking is prohibited in the indoor areas of the apartments, on the balconies and in the outdoor areas belonging to the apartments, as well as in common spaces. Smoking e-cigarettes is also prohibited in these buildings. Non-smoking properties have marked smoking areas that are usually located in the courtyard of the building. Smoking in a non-smoking property outside the smoking area is a breach of contract. Breach of contract may lead to cancellation or termination of the lease.
Smoking bans in Heka’s buildings
- The property is completely non-smoking.
- A smoking ban in the indoor and outdoor areas of the apartment is a condition of the lease.
- Smoking is not allowed in the common and shared areas of the building on the basis of the Tobacco Act.
- According to Heka’s general rules, smoking is forbidden in stairwells, lifts and other indoor spaces in common use, common balconies, access balconies and in the property’s courtyard or grounds (including the vicinity of entrance doors, air intakes and children’s play areas) and car park.
- However, smoking is allowed in a smoking area designated by Heka. In some properties, providing a smoking area in the courtyard or the grounds is not possible.
- The indoor smoking ban is a condition of the lease agreement.
- This also applies to replacement apartments.
- Smoking is allowed in the outdoor areas of the apartments.
- Smoking is not allowed in the common and shared areas of the housing community on the basis of the Tobacco Act.
- According to Heka’s general rules, smoking is forbidden in stairwells, lifts and other indoor spaces in common use, common balconies, access balconies and in the property’s courtyard or grounds (including the vicinity of entrance doors, air intakes and children’s play areas) and car park.
- However, smoking is allowed in a smoking area designated by Heka. In some properties, providing a smoking area in the courtyard or grounds is not possible.
- A smoking ban in the indoor and outdoor areas of the apartment is a condition of the lease.
- This also applies to replacement apartments
- Smoking is not allowed in the common and shared areas of the housing community on the basis of the Tobacco Act.
- According to Heka’s general rules, smoking is forbidden in stairwells, lifts and other indoor spaces in common use, common balconies, access balconies and in the property’s courtyard or grounds (including the vicinity of entrance doors, air intakes and children’s play areas) and car park.
- However, smoking is allowed in a smoking area designated by Heka. In some properties, providing a smoking area in the courtyard or the grounds is not possible.
- A ban imposed by the authorities in the outdoor areas (balcony, terrace, etc.) or the indoor areas belonging to the apartments.
- Smoking is not allowed in the common and shared areas of the housing community on the basis of the Tobacco Act.
- According to Heka’s general rules, smoking is forbidden in stairwells, lifts and other indoor spaces in common use, common balconies, access balconies and in the property’s courtyard or grounds (including the vicinity of entrance doors, air intakes and children’s play areas) and car park.
- However, smoking is allowed in a smoking area designated by Heka. In some properties, providing a smoking area in the courtyard or grounds is not possible.