Survey: Many Landlords Unlikely to Let to Smokers or Vapers
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Survey: Many Landlords Unlikely to Let to Smokers or Vapers

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 29 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.

Survey: Landlords Reluctant to Let to Smokers and Vapers

A new survey of 500 landlords highlights reluctance among landlords to let properties to smokers and vapers. According to the report, 39% of landlords say they are unlikely to rent to vapers, while 49% are unlikely to rent to smokers.

The survey further breaks down the responses on vapers: 25% of landlords are very unlikely and 14% are somewhat unlikely to let to tenants who vape. These findings may be relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks when advising landlords or managing tenant applications.


Source: Landlord Today
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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