that is a preference thing, personally I dont mind, but we dont have carpet in our properties, well 1 of 8 does, we charge a little higher rent to off set the pets, yea they can do damage, but so can dogs, and smokers, and dirty people, its all part of the game, you will open up a huge number of potential renters if you allow animals. just my opinion

No smokers for sure (can I put that in the lease though?)

Why would a HOA be responsible in any way for the tenant of an owner being sensitive to cigarette smoke?

We just went through renovating a cigarette smoker cat spray house (an inherited tenant) and after 3 full scrubbings with TSP, soaking slab and subfloors in vinegar several times over several weeks, then painting subfloors with Kilz, duct cleaning, etc., it finally seems to be resolved.  

When I first took a tour of the property, the smell of money hit me as soon as the door opened…cigarettes and urine!

When I get an automated response from Zillow, I send an email giving rental requirements such as minimum income, no pets, non smoker, background checks that will be done, etc.

I then have a simple set of questions # people, # and type of pets, # cars, are you a smoker.

Non-smokers, no pets, income 3 times the rent, and clean background.

I also don't allow smokers, do you smoke?

I really don't want smokers.