Prospective tenant says they only smoke off the property

[George Smith]

Received an inquiry about my rental and they state that one member of the family doesnt smoke in the house. I told them that smoking on the property is not allowed. They said he doesnt smoke on the property. Im guessing this gives me the right to deny???

[Mags S.]

Yes, it gives you the right to deny if that is part of your criteria. Forty+ year smoker here...been there, done that.  when the cold weather hits, we'd hide in a corner of the basement...in our own house!  I wouldn't believe them for a minute...the good intentions thing.  We have a no smoking on the premises in our lease/addendum.