Modern Russian anti-smoking laws contain many contradictions and causes mixed feelings among the population.Fans to smoke complain of infringement of freedom of choice with respect to bad habits, tobacco categorical opponents are happy that the air is cleaner.Yet many uncertainties, for example, not everyone knows whether you can smoke on the balcony or not.
Is there a problem?
At first glance, the problem may seem far-fetched, because the loggia - a logical continuation of the apartment, and on its territory we used to do anything.Many of the premises used in place of storage or for household needs, while other owners, by contrast, prefer to make a recreation area or even build an extra room.But do not forget that in the homes of Russian old-style balconies often have a small area and are located too close to each other.Each owner will like it if the neighbors smoking on the balcony?It's not just about personal attitude to the smell of cigarettes.Located next to the balcony loggia smokers may belong to a person with respiratory diseases or a family with small children, and it means that we are talking about the dangers to health of others.
What does the letter of the law?
answer unambiguously the question of whether you can smoke on the balcony of his apartment or not, today's anti-smoking laws can not.There is a list of places where smoke smoking - it's municipal offices, common areas of apartment buildings (which does not include a loggia) and other objects.Balcony is a privately owned and the owner is free to deal with it so wish than necessary.There is a stipulation that all actions of the owner should not interfere with neighbors.In order to prove the harm from smoking neighbors, you must contact the utilities, and then draw the district.But what results can be achieved by acting on this scheme?Most likely, fans will get to smoke only a warning.Even a fine for any offense made by the owner on its territory, is extremely difficult.Therefore, you can smoke on the balcony or loggia, but can not be at the entrance.
neighbors smoke - how to solve this problem?
The easiest and most efficient way - try to negotiate.Russia's problem is not that the law does not clearly spelled out, where you can smoke and where not, and that citizens have no basic respect for each other.Decide whether you can smoke on the balcony or not, you can at government house.However, be prepared for the fact that not all tenants will follow these rules.You may want to try to arrange the most real smoking room on the stairs between the floors, put there old furniture and ashtrays.If the neighbors do not go with you to the contact and continue to smoke, try to complain.But do not forget that many people know the answer to a question about whether you can smoke on the balcony, and even if you do not believe, prefer to answer in the affirmative.Do not waste time quarreling with their neighbors, try to express their demands and wishes of the most specific.Behave with dignity, even if you frankly rude.
