One tenants smoking outside another bedroom window

[Kevin Branin]

Hey All,

I received a message from a tenant that her bedroom smells of cigarette smoke.  Directly underneath her exterior window, are steps that lead to another unit and the tenants in there often smoke on the steps.  They may also be smoking in the common basement/laundry area that is directly below her unit, and this building is 125+ years old... So there is no gap smaller than 1/8" anywhere.

I'll place a sign in the basement saying no smoking, but I think it's best if the 1st floor tenant explains the situation.,.  I could put a no smoking sign near the stairs outside, but I think if they realize that a neighbor is getting that 2nd hand smoke, it will be more effective.  They choose to keep their own living environment smoke free by smoking outside.  They may have the same respect towards the other tenant.

What is y'all s thoughts?