Are private dwellings affected?
In general, private dwellings are not covered by the new law. However, any part of a private dwelling that is shared with other premises will be required to be smoke-free if these premises are open to the public. This means that shared facilities such as communal lifts and stairways in blocks of flats and shared kitchens or laundries in dormitory-style accommodation will be required to be smoke-free. Holiday homes, caravans, chalets or other forms of private rental accommodation will be treated as private residencies and are not made smoke-free by the legislation.
