Implementing a No Smoking PolicyWHY? HOW? WHERE?

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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.

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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