Effective January 1, 2012, California Civil Code 1947.5
provides that a landlord has the right to prohibit the smoking of tobacco
products in all or part of a residential property. This right applies to new
tenants who enter into leases after January 1, 2012.
For existing tenants, a new smoking restriction constitutes
a change in terms of tenancy and must be made in compliance with all state and
local laws. For specific details read civil code 1947.5
