Re: lease violation - Landlord Forum thread

Re: lease violation by Anonymous on March 22, 2012 @14:09

I am curious to the answer to this question also. Besides smelling pot, how would the police prove they were smoking it? Would the police need to see them in the act?

I was in a similar situation. It clearly states in their lease that smoking is not allowed in apartment or on the premises. Within two weeks of their Sept 15th move in date they violated the lease. Gave tenants verbal & written warnings about smoking in a non-smoking unit. Of course each time they denied it. My house is an owner occupied two family home. My family and I live on the 2nd floor and they live on the 1st floor. Apparently, they think I am stupid and that smoke doesn't seep into light sockets, heating vents, etc., On several occasions I smelled pot. I didn't think I could prove to the police they were smoking pot without actually catching them in the act. It was only until my lawyer sent them a letter threatening them with eviction the it completely stopped. It has been three months and I haven't smelled ANYTHING. However, I don't trust them as far as I can throw them. They have five months left on their lease and I don't intend on renewing. Good riddens!!!!

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Re: lease violation by OK-LL on March 22, 2012 @15:14	[ Reply ]

Neighbors complained of a tenant smoking pot outside and the smell seeping through the walls indicating they were also smoking it inside. I was fortunate enough to discover a crack pipe on their porch, so it was easy to validate the illegal activity (possession of paraphernalia). Otherwise, I would have taken as many opportunities to make repairs and do maintenance as possible and on each entry I would have been scanning the rental for evidence of paraphernalia or drugs. Any suspicious I would have photographed and used that to support immediate lease termination.

Re: lease violation by Jake on March 22, 2012 @22:48	[ Reply ]

"Would the police need to see them in the act?" A policeman smelling it would be enough to take action. Depending, they can question, search or bring the dog in.