"I worked for the American Lung Association under a health initiative designed to restrict smoking inside condo units. Dr. Joyce Starr's work is the gold standard on how to successfully make these changes." – Matt C. Can condo associations ban smoking? Should smoking be banned? Yes! Smoke Free Condos by Dr. Joyce Starr explains how to overcome condo declaration barriers. She also highlights state laws. Winning Hearts, Minds & Votes: Dr. Starr fought a four year battle against secondhand smoke in her condo association. After numerous setbacks, she led the effort to amend the Declaration to restrict smoking inside units and to define secondhand smoke as a nuisance. A single misstep could have undermined the entire endeavor. The challenges and hurdles faced – and overcome – are vividly presented.