Smoke-free area

Bostället a smoke-free zone. Smoking is not permitted in or around the buildings—but it is allowed in certain designated areas within the complex. The goal is to create a sustainable and pleasant living environment for all tenants.

Where is smoking allowed?

There are designated smoking areas that are clearly marked throughout the property. Smoking is prohibited everywhere except in these areas. For example, you are not allowed to smoke inside the building, at the entrances, or on your balcony or patio.

I'm a smoker. Does that mean I can't rent an apartment?

Yes, absolutely! As long as you only smoke in the designated areas, you're welcome to rent an apartment.

What happens if someone violates the ban?

In that case, we’ll handle the matter the same way we handle other nuisance cases. If your neighbor violates the ban and causes a disturbance by smoking, you should contact your building manager. We’ll contact the person causing the disturbance, and we’ll also document the incident. Repeated disturbances can result in eviction. In such cases, the Rent Tribunal will make the final decision. Read more about nuisance cases here.

Why should Bostället be smoke-free?

Part of it is about our tenants’ well-being. We often receive complaints about neighbors who smoke. At Bostället , smokers Bostället still smoke in the designated areas on the property, but as a neighbor, you don’t have to be exposed to secondhand smoke if you don’t want to.

We also want to promote health and sustainability. Cigarette butts on the ground are bad for the environment, and by designating clear smoking areas with ashtrays, we hope to reduce littering.

Skövdebostäder has previously had a smoke-free building at Kurortsvägen 10—a feature that has been well-received by the tenants there. There are also surveys that indicate a positive attitude toward the concept. In a 2020 survey of 400 students conducted by the Origo Group, 78% said they were in favor of smoke-free buildings.