(a) Every landlord shall deliver the following, on or before July 1, 2017, to each unit of a multi-unit residence:
(1) A written notice of the new requirements prohibiting smoking in units and common areas as stated in Section 9.14.020.
(b) As of July 1, 2017, every seller of a unit in a multi-unit residence shall provide prospective buyers with written notice clearly stating that:
(1) Smoking is prohibited in units, including any associated exclusive-use enclosed area or unenclosed area, such as, for example, a private balcony, porch, deck, or patio, as of January 1, 2018; and
(2) Smoking is prohibited in all common areas, except for specifically designated smoking areas, as of January 1, 2018.
(c) Clear and unambiguous “No Smoking” signs shall be posted in sufficient numbers and locations in common areas where smoking is prohibited by this chapter or other law. Such signs shall be maintained by the person or persons with legal control over the common areas. The absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of any provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 5405 § 2 (part), 2017)