It all boils down to how much the smoker is costing you in lost revenue. 

DTI ratio must be 33% or higher, minimum credit score of 720, background check, no pets, non smokers, must sign No drugs on the property document (Federal standard so marijuana is out even if legal at the state level).While I don't specifically look for blue or white collar tenants, I've only ever had white collar tenants.

And if you are having trouble finding housing that is a positive for me because you may stay in my property longer.Other considerations: prefer non-smoker, how long you have lived in the area (deeper roots/ties to an area are a positive), income compared to rent, how long you have held current job, how stable your overall job history is (changing jobs yearly is not a great trend), how long you have lived at previous addresses (frequent moving/turnover costs landlords money), what Facebook profile says about you (pets, drama, responsible, crazy), what prior landlords say about you, etc.It's a shame that some lessons in life are so painful, but hopefully it ultimately leads to you being stronger and better for it.

We have a rental that had a long-time smoker and after much research we bought the generator and it worked well.

North Arlington is ranked as the #1 town to raise a family by TIME magazine and in the Top 10 best towns in America from Money Magazine.Apply Online: https://home.cozy.co/apply/275643Requirements & Details: -Total Household Gross Income must be 2.5X Rent Amount -No Large Dogs, Only Well Trained Pets on a Case by Case Basis -Every Adult(18+) must have credit check and background check before final acceptance as tenants -Average Credit Score of Adults must be 620 or greater -No Criminals-No Smokers -Utilities are paid by Tenant -Coin-operated Laundry in Basement -Street Parking Only -$2000 Security Deposit -No Realtor Fee

This is also a way to find out if they lied about being non-smokers, forgot to tell you about their 10 kids, or their pit bulls.If you plan on doing Section 8, you should check out the responsiveness/ reputation of the Housing Authority. 

I just looked at an apartment that I’d like to make an offer on, but my one concern is that one of the tenants is a smoker.

I have a strict no smoking policy in my lease and she had to be a non smoker for me to even consider her as a tenant. 

Upstairs unit is already rented by a single woman who has been in it 3 years, smoker with a dog.

Pot smokers in another apartment.