Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 5 years ago,

Account Closed
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Columbus, OH
151
Votes |
119
Posts

Tips on how to keep short-term rental guests from smoking in unit

Account Closed
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Columbus, OH
Posted

Hey BP -- I have a handful of short-term rentals and have them operating pretty smoothly. The only issue I seem to be running into is keeping people from smoking inside of the units (here and there). I'm looking for proactive ways to deter guests from doing this as I have several units within one building and want to avoid pissing off the longer-term tenant neighbors. I know you can require deposits, but I have found that this can deter guests from booking and when we did, our bookings declined. Does anyone use air alert monitors in the units or anything that is able to detect cigarette smoke? We are beginning to post "NO SMOKING" signs in the units with a note that says "$250 FINE" (knowing full well it's doubtful I could actually collect that). I know there is not a "solution" necessarily to this issue, but am asking those with experience for any tips/suggestions that could alleviate the problem to a degree. Thanks in advance!

Loading replies...