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Adopting a Smoke-Free Apartment:
A Three Part Series for Managers
Part One: Contemplation
Part Two: Adoption
Part Three: Implementation

Adopting a Smoke-Free Policy:
Owner-Occupied Properties

Adopting a Smoke-Free Building Policy:
A Three-Part Series for Apartment Managers

Part One: Contemplation | Part Two: Adoption | Part Three: Implementation

Apartment managers and owners often go through three stages when adopting a smoke-free policy. Live Smoke Free has designed these materials to meet the needs of managers and owners whether they are in the stage of contemplation, adoption, or implementation.

These steps represent folders of information that Live Smoke Free has available. If you would like to receive hard copies of the folders and their contents, or if you would like to receive all of these materials electronically on a CD, please contact Live Smoke Free.

Step One: "I Have a Smoke-Free Building!":

Thank you for protecting the health of your tenants by adopting a smoke-free building policy! You have made a smart decision that will protect your investment in your building and the health of your residents.

You may have already noticed that smoke-free policies lead to buildings that are healthier; buildings where maintenance is reduced; buildings that hold their value because cigarette burns are eliminated; and buildings that are safer and reduce fire dangers. Browse the materials in "Promoting Your Smoke-Free Apartment Building" to discover ways in which you can market your building to prospective residents.

We look forward to helping you promote your newest amenity: smoke-free air!

• Introduction Letter (pdf)

• How to order cessation materials for residents who wish to quit smoking (pdf)

• Sample certificate of recognition from Live Smoke Free (contact our office to receive a customized certificate) (pdf)

• Order form for banners promoting smoke-free policy (pdf)
  Managers can choose to borrow publicity banners from Live Smoke Free to advertise the smoke-free policy. Banners can be borrowed for a few months at a time (some limits may apply).

"Promoting Your Smoke-Free Apartment Building "

Your smoke-free policy is an amenity that renters are looking for! Promote your smoke-free policy just like you would promote a pool, fitness center, or underground parking. Contact Live Smoke Free to learn more about how we can help you create a customized promotion plan for your smoke-free policy.

• Publicity Packet: Advertising and Marketing Your Smoke-Free Multi-Housing Policy (pdf)
  • Includes information on:
  • Free signs, banners, and trinkets from Live Smoke Free
  • Advertising through magazines and newspapers
  • Utilizing apartment search services in Minnesota
  • Unique promotional campaigns
  • Advertising in community locations
  • Hosting a community celebration
  • Writing news and newsletter articles
  • A sample press release
• Advertise with a local pizza company (pdf) (Word document) (Publisher document)
• Bookmarks
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• Web banner ads
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  • Rectangular ad (jpg) (png)
• Phone number tear sheet (pdf) (Word document) (Publisher document)
• Sample press release (pdf) (Word document)
• We Are Smoke Free (flyer to hang in your building) (pdf) (Word document) (Publisher document)