Condo May Be a Bit Smoky but Her Conscience Is Clear

Regarding “When in Doubt, Disclose� by Allison B. Cohen (June 23): Last year we were forced to move and sell our condo. Even though the reason caused great controversy, I believed a special disclosure was an absolute necessity.

I have asthma, and any amount of tobacco smoke will cause severe attacks. When we were looking for a condo to purchase, we thought to check only that particular unit. We were unaware that tobacco smoke infiltrates and fills every adjoining unit to that of the smoker.

After a year of fighting and realizing our association was not willing to enforce the nuisance clause, my husband and I were forced to move. When I discovered that this happens often, I insisted that we sign a disclosure statement in case potential buyers had a respiratory or heart problem, a child with asthma or might be pregnant or have an infant. Our real estate agent’s manager agreed that it was a wonderful idea.

My conscience was clear when the buyer signed the disclosure, and I knew she had been advised of the potential health risks.

JACQUE PETTERSON

Santa Clarita