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< Back Previous Next Policies Grievance Process Bellwether Resident Concern and Grievance Process Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, and high-quality housing. We strive to make your home just that: “your home.” We recognize that living within a community can bring unexpected issues or concerns involving neighbor relations and expectations. We also understand that residents may not always agree with our policies, conclusions, or our actions. The intent of this process is to contribute to a positive living atmosphere where our residents can express concerns without any fear of retaliation and with the expectation of a prompt, carefully considered response. We welcome and appreciate resident involvement and feedback. Step 1: Attempt to discuss concern with respective parties (staff or neighbor involved, etc.) if appropriate. Disagreements and misunderstandings do occasionally occur. We ask that before the concern becomes too great, you talk directly with the staff member or neighbor involved, as a lot of issues can be resolved this way. We also understand that this is not always an option, or it might not feel safe, in this case please go to the next step. Step 2: If unable to resolve your concern after speaking with the individual(s) involved, or if you are uncomfortable doing so, please complete a Resident Concern Form. • Please provide as much detail as possible. • These forms are available by paper copy at your Site Manager’s office or can be sent electronically by request. • If the Site Manager is the subject of the complaint, please skip to step 4. • If you need assistance with completing the electronic or paper forms, or need translation services, please reach out to either your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator for assistance. • If you are unable to locate the form at your building, you can request one by emailing bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org Once the form is complete, you can give it directly to your Site Manager or drop it off in the rent box at the office. Step 3: Your Site Manager will investigate your concern and provide a written response with the outcome within 5 Business Days upon receipt. Please note: • If you submit an anonymous concern, we will not be able to respond or provide updates to you directly. • Bellwether is prohibited from discussing resident issues with anyone other than the lease holder(s) unless we have a Release of Information on file that allows us to speak with that person on your behalf. • We must keep resident information confidential, so although our Site Managers will investigate and address concerns presented between neighbors, we are limited in the details that can be provided in our written responses to your Concern and/or Grievance if it involves another resident. Step 4: If you are dissatisfied with the response from your Site Manager, you can resubmit the same Resident Concern and Grievance Form. Make sure to provide details regarding your attempt to resolve your concern with your Site Manager. Once the form is complete, please email it to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Grievance 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 After your Grievance is received, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. Step 5: The Portfolio Manager responsible for your building will make every effort to promptly respond within 15 Business Days. They will carefully consider the written information you provided and review the situation with any Bellwether staff involved. Please note: the Portfolio Manager will investigate whether the issue was addressed with the Site Manager prior to being escalated to a Grievance. If that step did not occur, you could be redirected back to Site Manager for follow up. After thorough review, the Portfolio Manager will provide a written response to inform you of any actions to be taken in response to your Grievance. Please note: This response will be sent to you via email but if we do not have your email address on file, it will be posted to your door in a closed envelope. Step 6: If all the steps above fail to resolve your Grievance, you may appeal the decision with the Director of Property Management. You can email your letter of appeal to bellwether@bellwetherhousing.org with the subject “Grievance Appeal” or send by mail to: Bellwether Housing ATTN: Director of Property Management 433 Minor Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Include as much documentation and information that you can with your appeal letter. The Director’s review is the final appeal level for resident concerns or grievances at Bellwether. The Director will do their best to respond within 15 Business Days of appeal receipt. If concerns/grievances are brought to the Director or any other members of Bellwether’s Leadership Team without the resident following the Resident Concern and Grievance Process, the correspondence will be distributed to the Portfolio Manager and Site Manager for follow up. Bellwether Housing welcomes qualified residents without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, political ideology, sex, marital status, age parental status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Section 8 housing subsidy, or use of a service animal. BW provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need this document in an alternate format, please speak with a BW staff person. Resident Concern and Grievance 03/2022 Previous Next

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< Back Previous Next Moving Out Moving Out Steps What happens if I need to break my lease? Contact your Site Manager and give notice as soon as possible so that we may begin advertising your unit. Residents are responsible for the rent through the lesser of the term of the lease or until the unit is re-rented at the same or higher monthly rent. Can I sublet my apartment? No, sublets are not allowed. This includes short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO. How do I provide proper Notice of Intent to Vacate? Residents are required to give written notice or submit a Notice of Intent to Vacate 20 days prior to the end of the initial lease period or, if a lease is on month-to-month, 20 days prior to the end of the month in which they plan to move out. Examples: If you would like to move out on February 28th, notice must be given by February 8th If you would like to move out on June 30th, notice must be given by June 10th If you would like to move out on October 31st, notice must be given by October 11th For residents living in our HUD buildings, a written 30-day Notice to Vacate is required for the end of the month that you plan to move out. Residents are rent-responsible for the initial lease term, regardless of move-out date. Previous Next

Home Support Us Attend a Fundraiser Attend a Fundraiser We have one annual fundraiser to support our mission at Bellwether. In addition to that, we participate in related organizations’ fundraising events throughout the year. Check back to this page, or sign up for our newsletter to learn about our events. Closer to Home Fundraiser We hold the Bellwether Annual Closer to Home fundraiser in the fall, and it is when we have a chance to highlight the stories of our residents that inspire our work, and thank all of the people involved in our effort. Attending this event is a fun way to support us, typically with tasty catering and a generous venue. Event details Past events Partner Fundraisers We participate in related organizations’ fundraising events for affordable housing throughout the year. Upcoming events will appear on our Events page. View upcoming events Past events

Bellwether's Housing's Annual Closer to Home Benefit Event QUESTIONS KEYNOTE SPONSORS EVENT REGISTER Home Support Us Closer to Home WORLDWIDE EVENT Be Our Partner! 2024 is a year of partnership for Bellwether Housing. Our work is building communities where everyone has access to a safe, stable, and affordable home; where they can build their own tomorrow. Our Building Opportunity Campaign has sprouted nearly 1,000 new homes in just three years. And our Resident Services Program couples housing with services, continuing to find new ways to support and enrich the lives of our residents. With your help, we can do even more. Funds raised at Closer to Home go directly toward our Resident Services Program. Together, we can build our community! Thursday, October 24, 2024, 11:30 AM PST SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER Join us for our annual fundraiser luncheon REGISTER REGISTER Lunch with us at the Seattle Convention Center on Thursday, October 24 Get your ticket today! CHAMPION TABLE CAPTAIN Host your own fundraising table for Bellwether at the event. Encourage your peers, friends and family to join you at a table for 10. Contact Megan Mayes to sign up. SPONSOR SPONSOR Want to help us put on a great event to help our housing crisis? Contact Megan Mayes with questions. Download Form JUST DONATE DONATE NOW Our goal is $7 00,000. Help us get there early, or donate in lieu of attending. Location: Seattle Convention Center Summit Building 900 Pine St Ballrooms 2-3 Getting There: The Summit building is at 900 Pine Street, just over a block away from Arch. The main pedestrian entrance is on the corner of 9th Avenue and Pine Street, and the drop-off location is on 9th Avenue between Pine Street and Olive Way (private/rideshare and bus). Parking is available at the Summit Parking Garage at 1009 Olive Way. Follow signs, escalators, or elevators up level 5 . Schedule: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 11:30AM-12:00PM: Registration, coffee, mingling 12:00PM-1:00PM: Sit-down luncheon with program and Keynote address Thank you to all of our supporters for a successful Closer to Home! We appreciate your presence, your donations, and everything you do in support of affordable housing in urban King County. By attending Closer to Home, you are helping members of our community build stable and thriving lives. Thank you for helping us provide homes for 5,000 residents! Thank you for coming together to support our mission and make this a successful year! DONATE NOW There is still time to donate and support our work! KEYNOTE Featuring a Keynote Address by Shereen Marisol Meraji Shereen is a veteran audio producer and journalist who has been telling stories with sound for more than two decades. Shereen helped create NPR’s groundbreaking and critically acclaimed podcast covering race and identity, Code Switch. She was awarded Harvard’s prestigious Nieman fellowship in 2022 before becoming an assistant professor of race in journalism and head of audio at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. YOUR IMPACT How your contributions help: HOMES We provide and maintain housing for over 5,000 people in your communities! PROSPERITY People of all incomes and backgrounds gain access to the prosperity of our region when their housing is affordable. COMMUNITY With economic equality, our communities are stronger, more diverse, and more resilient. TRANSIT Each of our buildings is situated for excellent transit options to work and neighborhood amenities and services. We are improving lives, one household at a time “This apartment means a lot to both of us. It gives us our own space. ... In order to manage transportation for my child and for myself to get to college, I had to be in the city. I have three buses right outside.” Paris, Bellwether Resident SPONSORS Our Sponsors Learn about sponsorship Download Our Sponsorship Form Our amazing sponsors make this event possible! KEYNOTE SPONSORS INNOVATOR SPONSORS VISIONARY SPONSORS CHAMPION SPONSORS ADVOCATE SPONSORS Assured Partners Bank of America Citibank DCI Engineers FPI Management GeoTech Consultants, Inc. HD Supply Hopelink Kantor Taylor KeyBank Marpac Northmarq Plymouth Housing Signarama Redmond Stoel Rives Yardi Systems Inc. PARTNER SPONSORS A3 Acoustics Ankrom Moisan & PCS Structural Solutions Beneficial State Bank BERK Chase Exxel Pacific Fenagh Engineering & Testing HCMP Johnson Braund Mithun Raymond James Sprague Pest Solutions TENW VISIONARIES CHAMPIONS SUPPORTERS SUPPORTING SPONSORS FitechGelb Heartland LLC KeyBank Outlook Exterior Maintenance Reverb QUESTIONS Interested in getting involved in our 2025 Fundraiser? Have questions? Contact Megan Mayes, Director of External Engagement & Fundraising Manager Bellwether Housing is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Tax ID 91-1116960 REGISTER See you there! Top

Affordable Housing in Downtown / Gilmore Apartments: In the heart of downtown, The Gilmore is steps from Pike Place Market, major employers and a regional transportation hub. Urban living at its best. Select Language NOW LEASING!! < All < Previous Select Next > Gilmore Apartments 1526 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA 1526 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA Select Future Building View Availability June 2022 Applications will NOT be accepted yet (no waitlist) Email us Contact us Contact info: (206) 957-9555 SDCI# Apartments 65 Homes Downtown Close Bellwether Greenwood Kingway Redevelopment Phase 1 Prisma Sunbreak Thunderbird Nest The Aries at Bitter Lake Anchor Flats Annapolis Arbora Court Bellevue Olive Cambridge Apartments Casa Pacifica Cascade Court Cedar Crossing Eagles Apartments First and Vine Apartments Flourish on Rainier Gilmore Apartments Graham / Terry Judkins Park Apartments Juneau Townhomes Kingway Marina Club Mary's Boat House Mercer Court Meridian Manor Apartments Olive Tower Oregon Apartments Pardee Townhomes Renton Sage Rose Street Apartments Sortun Court Sterling Court Stewart Court Apartments Stone Way Apartments Sunrise Tower Tate Mason House The BLVD The Confluence The Genesee The Parker Apartments The Rise on Madison Views at Madison Vine Court Apartments MAP LOADING ... Map [Never Expand]Floorplans No floorplans are available for this building. [Never Expand]Transit Routes Nearby View nearby transit [Never Expand] to learn more about this project? You can find more information at the city website. City Services Portal Close SEND FEEDBACK First Name Last Name Email Message Property Send us your feedback View project schedule Feedback If you would like to provide input to us about this project, use the form below. Project Milestones Printables / Downloads Community Surveys and Outreach While we are designing the building, we are accepting input from the community about how to best serve the neighborhood. Select your language to add your input: Learn more -OR- Select Language About Gilmore Apartments In the heart of downtown, The Gilmore is steps from Pike Place Market, major employers and a regional transportation hub. Urban living at its best. About Downtown Downtown THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT Gilmore Apartments Find other available housing View Availability < All < Previous property Next property > Established: 2003 Neighborhood: Downtown Apartments: 65 Types of Units: Incomes Served: Populations Served: Commercial Space Sq. Ft.: Community Space: Features: Services: Property Managed By: Bellwether FUNDERS & PARTNERS: Design: Construction: Lead Team Members: Developers/Owners: Bellwether Housing Community Partners: Funding Sources: Total Project Cost: Community Surveys and Translations: Request Maintenance |

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Lease Information Please review the Lease and House Rules that you signed at move-in. The Lease and Rules list resident and landlord responsibilities during your tenancy. The Lease also includes important information about housekeeping, mold and mildew prevention, and bed bug prevention. If you are worried about being able to comply with these rules, please talk to your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator. They can work with you to access services that may be able to help you. If you have questions about your Lease, please contact your Site Manager. If you lose your lease, you can ask your Site Manager for a copy. How long will my lease be? Does Bellwether offer short term leases? We offer 12-month leases. After the initial 12 month lease term expires most leases convert to month-to-month. What utilities are included in rent? All Bellwether apartments include water, sewer, and garbage. Some apartments also include other utilities. Please view the information page for the property you're interested in or contact the Site Manager. Previous Next

P2P Champion Fundraising Page Information, timeline, and templates to help you be a successful P2P Champion! Reach out to Mariel Wettick, Events & Fundraising Manager at: mwettick@bellwetherhousing.org or 206-623-0448 with any questions. THANK YOU! Thank you for being a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Champion! Many Bellwether residents worked in industries such as food services, teaching, and hospitality. These jobs were decimated during the pandemic, and our residents are still recovering. By becoming a P2P Champion, you are actively showing up for Bellwether’s residents and helping them receive support to get back on their feet. By inviting others to register and donate to our 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event, you help create access to opportunity, community, and stability. Below, you will find information and materials to help you set up your P2P page, invite friends and colleagues, and follow up with your networks. WHAT IS A P2P PAGE? A P2P Page is an online fundraising page that you set up on behalf of yourself or your company. Here is an example page. While we aren't gathering in person this year, this is a virtual way to encourage support from your networks. Our P2P hosts did an incredible job last year, raising over $140,000 for affordable housing! Your support in this process is much appreciated. HOW DO I CREATE A P2P PAGE? You can create a P2P Page in a few simple steps. Follow along below. Please note - this page is not mobile optimized, for best access view this on a desktop. 1. Head over to the Create a Fundraiser page . 2. Choose a name that best represents who you are fundraising on behalf of - could be you personally or your company. Enter your email and a password. This allows you to login to the backend of your page, where you can personalize your page. See image for an example: 3. You will then be navigated to a page that displays your account details and allows you to personalize your page. It will look like this: 4. There are sections that you can customize. I have started customizing my P2P Page in the above image. Please customize the following: Name on Page: Choose a name that best represents who you are fundraising on behalf of. If you want to add in a fun title as well, please do! Add a note: why are you passionate about this campaign? Please write a personal note encouraging your network, peers, family and friends to take part in your fundraising page. Why do you care about Bellwether Housing? What drives you to support affordable housing? Your fundraising goal: This is customizable. We encourage you to set a minimum of $2,500, but we appreciate goals of any kind. Profile Image: Upload an image that represents you. This can be a logo, image of yourself, anything that you want! Hero Image: Choose any image you want that works with your page. This can also be a logo, an image of you in front of your favorite Bellwether building, etc. 5. Once you customize these sections, click the “Save” button. 6. After clicking the “save” button, you will be directed to your published and live page. You will receive an email with a link to log into your page. Make sure to bookmark and save your published fundraising page. 7. To edit your page in the future, navigate to your P2P page. If you aren’t logged in, click on the log in button in the top right corner. Once logged in, there is a button labeled “Edit Page” in the top right corner – click that button to edit your page. See below for an example. 8. Once your page is completed, send out the link to your networks and encourage folks to donate or register for the event. You can use the below templates for help. I CREATED MY P2P PAGE, NOW WHAT? Once you have created your P2P Page, we ask that you spread the word by reaching out to friends, family, and colleagues to take part in Closer to Home by donating to your page and registering. You can use our templates below to spread the invite. One of the best parts of a virtual event is that folks from far and wide can get involved! The minimum suggested donation is $250.00 but support at any level is much appreciated. WILL THERE BE VIRTUAL TABLES AT THIS EVENT? Our event will take place via an online networking tool called Remo . During the event, people will be able to mingle with other guests by clicking around the space and virtually walking up to others. You can encourage your networks to register and find you during the event. This can create a “virtual table” feeling. When people register, they can indicate who they were invited by. We can provide you updates of who is registered and invited by you. SUGGESTED TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 15: P2P Page is created and published. Invites to donate and register have gone out to your networks (templates below) SEPTEMBER 29: Halfway to your fundraising goal. MONTH OF OCTOBER: Please share out our social media posts or our emails to your networks! OCTOBER 6: Send out an email, phone call or text to your networks reminding them to register and donate to the event. OCTOBER 18: Send out another round of reminders if needed. OCTOBER 20: Send out emails, phone calls or texts reminding your networks to join you at Closer to Home at 12:00PM PST. OCTOBER 20: After the event, send out thank you communications to your networks. OUTREACH TEMPLATES INITIAL EMAIL INVITE: Hi [insert name here], I’m so excited to reach out with news of Bellwether Housing’s yearly fundraising. As you may know, I am a huge supporter of Bellwether Housing, a Seattle based non-profit that develops and manages affordable homes. Bellwether is Seattle’s largest affordable housing provider, with over 3,500 residents in 32 buildings. They have bold visions and are currently building four new apartments that will provide over 750 new homes. [Personalize this message – why do you support Bellwether?] On Wednesday, October 20th, Bellwether Housing will host its 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event at 12PM. The event will be held on a mingling platform, where you will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow guests and watch incredible videos about Bellwether Housing’s community. This is an exciting opportunity to get more involved in affordable housing, learn about Bellwether’s mission, and mingle with fellow co-workers, myself, and other Bellwether supporters. You can register here and indicate that you were invited by me. I am pleased to be supporting this event as a P2P Champion, and I would love if you got involved. I have a P2P (peer-to-peer) Page set up with a goal of [enter fundraising goal] . Help me reach my goal and support affordable housing by donating here! [link your fundraising page]. There is a suggested donation of $250, but support at any level is appreciated. Your donations are much appreciated during this time and will go directly towards the care and support of their 3,500 residents. If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still be a part of the event by registering online. The event will be spectacular – you don’t want to miss out! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks so much! Best, [Your Name] FOLLOW-UP EMAIL: Hi [insert name here], I wanted to reach out and follow up on by below email! I hope you will join me virtually on Wednesday, October 20th to celebrate Bellwether Housing’s 11th Annual Closer to Home Virtual Event. The event will start at 12PM and run for an hour. I am thrilled to be supporting this event as a P2P Champion, and I hope you will join me in fundraising for Bellwether Housing. Help me reach my goal and support affordable housing by donating here! [link your fundraising page]. The extreme economic distress caused by COVID-19 is still present. Many Bellwether residents lost their jobs in the food industry, teaching, and hospitality. Bellwether is committed to supporting these residents, by helping residents access rental assistance, providing warm meals, and connecting residents to opportunities. Your donations will directly support the economic recovery of Bellwether residents. If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still be a part of the event by registering online. The event will feature opportunities to mingle with fellow guests, and multiple videos to watch that highlight the incredible community that makes up Bellwether Housing. You can register for the event here and indicate that you were invited by me. Many thanks, [Your Name] DAY OF EVENT EMAIL: Hi [insert name here], Today is the day! I am looking forward to attending Bellwether’s Closer to Home Virtual Event today at 12PM, and I am excited for you to join me virtually! [Link for event will come at a later date] . While watching, I encourage you to donate in support of Bellwether’s critical mission. You can do so through my P2P Page, found here! [link your fundraising page]. Thank you so much for your support. Every dollar helps Bellwether provide the resources their residents need to continue living safely in their homes. [Customize this – why is their support meaningful to you?] Thank you, [Your Name] THANK YOU E MAIL: Dear [first name], Thank you for joining me today at Bellwether Housing’s 11th Annual Closer to Home Event. I was very moved by the stories we heard today. I am still reflecting on/feeling inspired by [insert personal reflection]. I am incredibly proud to be one of the many voices that make up the Bellwether Housing community. It is inspiring to see the community come together and support affordable housing, at a time when housing is more critical than ever. You had a big impact by attending virtually, together we raised over $XXX,XXX and counting to support Bellwether Housing! These funds will help Bellwether’s residents find communities of opportunity through safe and stable housing. With gratitude, [Your name] ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Bellwether Housing is Seattle’s largest non-profit provider of affordable housing. Bellwether was founded in 1980 by Seattle business and civic leaders concerned about the lack of affordable housing options in the central city for people making lower wages. Learn about Bellwether's 40+ years of service by watching an incredible video documenting their history here . Bellwether continues to serve working people earning lower wages and also serves people transitioning out of homelessness, families large and small, independent seniors, adults with disabilities, and young people starting their careers. Most households residing in Bellwether homes earn below 60% of the area median income. In 2019, Bellwether launched the Building Opportunity, a capital campaign with a goal of raising $9M to build 750 new apartments in 4 new buildings over the next 3 years. Bellwether broke ground on three of these new buildings in 2020: Cedar Crossing, The Confluence, and The Rise on Madison, and plans to break ground on the final building, Flourish on Rainier, in July 2021. Watch the Cedar Crossing groundbreaking here and The Rise on Madison groundbreaking here . Bellwether’s team of Resident Services Coordinators connects tenants in need of support to resources and services that can help them lead independent, healthy lives and remain stably housed in their Bellwether homes. All residents have access to our Resident Services Coordinators. This is an opt-in program. Learn more about the incredible work of our RSC's here and here . Read our 2020 Annual Report here . ANY QUESTIONS? Reach out to Mariel Wettick, Events & Fundraising Manager at: mwettick@bellwetherhousing.org or 206-623-0448 This page and links will be updated as needed.

< Back Previous Next Services Reasonable Accommodation and Modifications I have a disability, and need a modification made to the unit. How can I request this? Bellwether provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and residents who have disabilities. Residents with disabilities can request reasonable modifications to their apartments. Please review our Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Request form and contact the Site Manager for more information. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Policies Other Concerns What if I have a concern or complaint about my residency in a Bellwether property? Most concerns can be resolved quickly by your Site Manager. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome after a discussion with your Site Manager, you may submit a written request for further review by a Bellwether supervisor. Refer to Bellwether’s Grievance Process for more information. Where do I find answers for questions that aren’t online? Many questions can be answered by reading your lease. Otherwise, please contact your Site Manager or submit an online form to contact our administrative office . Previous Next

All Housing Real Estate Development Property Management Resident Services Resident Grievances Client Projects Bellwether provides development consulting services for nonprofit organizations that aspire to develop affordable housing in the Puget Sound region. Our team is experienced with a wide range of project types. We tailor services to your project’s unique characteristics and the needs of your organization. Services include: Project implementation strategies Real estate, land use, and financial analysis Design development and site entitlement permitting Pro forma and operating budgeting Project funding identification and applications Project lender and investor negotiations Development agreements with public agencies Construction management Lease-up through project stabilization Featured Client Projects Please note that Bellwether Housing does not manage these properties. To get in touch with a building manager, contact the client directly. Bellwether cannot connect you to these buildings or their residents.

< Back Previous Next Policies No-Smoking Policy All Bellwether Housing Apartments are no-smoking communities which includes individual apartment units. Bellwether posts “No Smoking” signs at entrances and in common areas and will enforce compliance with this Policy. This Policy applies to any and all persons entering a designated Bellwether property, including residents and their guests and visitors, contractors, and employees. Smoking is not permitted in individual units or the common spaces of a designated Bellwether community or facility of any type after the effective date of the Policy, unless otherwise specified. "Smoke" or "smoking" means the possession or use (carrying or smoking) of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment or tobacco product or other substance. “Individual units” are defined as the interior and exterior spaces tied to a particular multi-family apartment dwelling unit. This includes, but is not limited to, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, patios, balconies, and entryway and window areas. “Common spaces” are defined as areas within the building interior, that are open to the public or are private spaces other than individual units, including but not limited to entryways, community patios or balconies, roof terraces, lobbies, hallways, elevators, management offices, public restrooms, community rooms, community kitchens, stairwells, parking garages and carports, and any other area of the building that is accessible to employees, residents and guests or any other person. Smoking is only permitted in areas outside the building that are not common areas, and which are a minimum of 25 feet away from any entrance to the building or from windows and/or air intake vents through which smoke could enter the building. All residents and guests are required to dispose of their used smoking materials, cigarette and cigar butts, ashes, etc. in appropriate collection receptacles off the property. Landlord is not obligated to provide collection receptacles. Previous Next