Mastrangelo say that he has done so well in this business, because he breaks all the rules.I believe that cigar he was smoking at the end of the show was a bit premature.I appreciate your research.

The carpenters smoked dope on the job and stole some stuff.Most recent rehab I'm doing the same.

OK.But..... she has this horrible chemical sensitivity and can't tolerate wood smoke.

Spell out what part of the lease they violatedLANDLORD'S NOTICE TO VACATEDate:August 15, 2009To: Mr Tenant123 anystreetyourbuilding, ST 00000To the above Tenant and all others now in possession of the below described premises:123 anystreetyourbuilding, ST 00000You are hereby requested to quit, vacate and deliver possession thereof to the undersigned on or before AUGUST 30TH, 2009.This notice to vacate is due to your following breach of tenancy:UNAUTHORIZED GUEST(S) STAYING MORE THAN 3 DAYSFAILURE TO OBSERVE QUITE HOURS ON 7 AUGUST, 2009SMOKING IN A SMOKE-FREE BUILDING AND APARTMENTYOUR UNAUTHORIZED GUEST(S) MUST VACATE IMMEDIATELY.Should you fail, refuse or neglect to pay your rent, cure the breach, or vacate said premises within 15 days from service of this notice, we will take such legal action as the law requires to evict you from the premises.

Yep, it's SF, and the smoke must be blowing their way.

Carbon from smoke consists of very fine particles, which also get into those pores.

Marc,15 month's isn't long enough to with-hold a deposit for a new paint coat in entirety, you'd lose that one (unless they smoked cigarettes or crack [seriously] and smoke damaged the property.You could only ensure victory by charging the painting (including prep) cost for the one wall.

Outside of that if you following rules for locks and smoke detectors I think you are ok.

Is that from smoking there?

The site and neighborhood may not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks or steps; instability; flooding, poor drainage, septic tank back-ups or sewage hazards; mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust; excessive noise, vibration or vehicular traffic; excessive accumulations of trash; vermin or rodent infestation; or fire hazards.