Smoking neighbour

[DarkestBeforeDawn]

So we have a new next door neighbour who I would describe as a chain smoker ie he is outside often from 7am until after 10pm, every half hour or so (at least he seems to be when I am home to notice). The issue is he smokes underneath my son's bedroom window and my son has now developed a cough (could be unrelated I accept this). Is it appropriate to ask him to smoke further away from the window and do I really have any right to comment on this since he is on his own property? We obviously close the window but it's tricky because that means no fresh air in the room as the smoking is so frequent! Thought I would gauge what you all thought about possibly having a friendly chat with him and explaining the issue to him!

I'd put a fan by your DC's open window to blow any smoke away.

Facing out, obvs!

Yep I get it, chain smoking neighbours here. Virtually impossible to have windows open in summer when they're around. It bemuses me they smoke outside because their house still smells of smoke from them, their clothes and hair.

Yes I'd ask him to smoke away from your son's window. He can agree or refuse, if he's an arsehole you'll know

I'd ask politely (and probably not refer to your son's cough). Hopefully it's just that they haven't realised and will be courteous. You can't stop them as they are doing something legal on their own property, so your best hope is to be friendly and polite.

I'd probably make sure that isn't the first conversation you have with them too. Have you introduced yourself to them?

It's fine to ask politely, if they refuse you know where you stand.

So we have chatted a couple of times yes and he is actually the dad of a boy in my son's class (but not a friend). He is going through a messy breakup and is also an alcoholic which all makes it a little more difficult! I like the fan idea though(!) and maybe I just need to try and ask him in a friendly way if he would mind moving away a little! Thanks so much for all opinions