[Ron6519]

I would be concerned where the smoke was coming from initially.

 

[CompleteW&D]

By smoke, do you mean a cigarette smoke smell or like something is burning kind of smoke? Is there an apartment below you where someone smokes?

Like Ron mentioned, I would try and find out where it's coming from and what's causing it first. That may give you clues how to correct it as well.

 

[MT Stringer]

Hope it's not these guys!:surprise::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

 

[adamt11]

Hi,

Yes it's cigarette smoke coming from the tenant downstairs.

 

[CompleteW&D]

Thought that might be what it was....

I would call the apartment manager and let them know about the problem. I wouldn't attempt any "fixes" myself, for fear of losing your security deposit. I would insist that they take care of it or move you into another apartment.

But, that's just IMHO, YMMV, FWIW, Just my $0.02 and all that.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

If you applied a slight positive pressure to your flat with outdoor fresh air that would probably stop the smoke from entering.

 

[mgp roofing]

I'd be looking for another flat--the floors and walls between flats have to be fire rated, which yours clearly aren't, since there's air movement occurring between flats.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

I'd be looking for another flat--the floors and walls between flats have to be fire rated, which yours clearly aren't, since there's air movement occurring between flats.

It's been reported that air leaks through the rubber of our car tires so how in hell you gonna stop air from moving from a lower floor to the floor above with a fire code?:biggrin2:

 

[mgp roofing]

It's been reported that air leaks through the rubber of our car tires so how in hell you gonna stop air from moving from a lower floor to the floor above with a fire code?:biggrin2:

I was inferring that there must be holes, or large cracks, or penetrations (eg recessed lights) that allow significant air movement between floors, and that would also violate fire codes. Smoke particles would not pass through a fire rated floor/ceiling system, that is in good condition, in sufficient amounts to be noticeable.

 

[ddawg16]

Since the term 'flat' was used, I'm going to guess this is in the UK.

'Everyone' smokes in the UK. Good luck getting the landlord to do something about that.