Identifying and Documenting Complaints About Odors and Cigarette Smoke

Cigarette smoke from neighbors, chimney smoke, animal odors, or industrial exhaust fumes: Are you constantly exposed to unpleasant odors from your neighbors? You don’t have to put up with odor-related nuisances without complaining. An unacceptable odor may even justify a rent reduction if you report the issue to your landlord and can document the odor nuisance. The air-⁠Q air quality meter measures air components, provides information on their composition, and reliably tracks changes in the measured values.

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Detect and record odor nuisance

Detecting unwanted gases and odors:

Measuring Cigarette Smoke

Avoid cigarette smoke

If your neighbor smokes frequently and you are exposed to cigarette smoke, you can demand smoke-free periods. To do so, demonstrate the constant health risk posed by smoke particles that rise into the air by monitoring changes in fine particulate matter levels.

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Documenting industrial exhaust gases or odors from wastewater treatment plants

Avoid industrial exhaust gases

Livestock feedlots and industrial exhaust gases cause significant odor nuisance. The acceptable limit values in rural areas are significantly higher than those in cities. Even so, keeping a record of measurements allows you to obtain an odor assessment ordered by the authorities.

Deals with complaints about odors from kitchens, pets, and restaurants

unwanted odors

Frequent cooking odors, the constant smell of grilled meat, or the persistent stench of animal excrement are unacceptable. Measure the odor nuisance with an air quality meter. This data will provide you with verifiable evidence.

Are the measurements recorded by the air-⁠Q admissible as evidence in court?

air-Q Measurement Data as Circumstantial Evidence in Court

The measurement results recorded by the air-⁠Q serve as a useful first step in the legal process in the event of a dispute. With the data you have collected yourself, you have circumstantial evidence and can demonstrate the unwanted nuisance by showing how the measured values have changed over time. To this end, the air-⁠Q records up to 14 different air components in great detail, enabling it to detect harmful odors and vapors.

With the help of the record, you can determine both the intensity and the duration of the odor. This solid evidence increases your chances of obtaining a court-ordered olfactory protocol or olfactory assessment. These specific assessments are necessary for a legal decision. Be sure to consult a lawyer before your litigation and seek their advice.

All values measured at a glance using the air-⁠Q app for smartphones and the web

air-Q Web App on the monitor

All measured values can be viewed and analyzed using the air-⁠Q smartphone app. Nothing goes unnoticed, since the sensors used in the air-⁠Q take readings at a sampling rate of less than two seconds—in other words, in true real time.

All data is stored on the air-⁠Q and, optionally, in the cloud, and can be analyzed later, with the measured values displayed in tabular or graphical form.

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The right air-⁠Q for you:

air-Q pro in different colors

air-⁠Q pro - The professional choice for ambitious users

The air-⁠Q pro (AQ-2000) offers all the features of the smartphone app and the web app, as well as connectivity, LED themes, and audible alerts. With the additional sensors, you can prevent hazards such as smoke and fires and detect even more toxic gases. For your safety and health!

Built-in sensors: starting at 13 (+2 virtual sensors)

619 €