Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? - Landlord Forum thread 350435

Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? by Joel Corley (Oregon) on January 30, 2017 @13:49

First, there should be some facts to indicate that the tenant has been smoking (e.g. it smells like smoke).

Second, as others have posted, leases can be amended when all individuals sign a new lease, not unilaterally.

Third, EMSL Laboratories (http://www.emsl.com/) sells a test kit for testing for nicotine residue. The processing fees are $95 per test. Horizontal surfaces are better than vertical surfaces. Also cleaning products can contaminate the test, so if it looks like the tenant has tried to destroy the evidence, chose out of the way places.

These tests work for walls and hard surfaces, not fabrics, carpets, etc. I asked EMSL about that and testing fabrics would be cost prohibitive.

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Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? by Joe Frasca, EMSL Labs (GA) on February 14, 2017 @23:50	[ Reply ]

We have developed a test kit to test for Nicotine smoke residue on a wall or surface. We have also developed a test kit that can test for Marijuana smoke residue on a wall or surface. The test kits are FREE and the lab fee for the testing is $95 for either the nicotine or marijuana. Visit www.EMSLTestKits.com

Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? by Randy (Oregon) on May 2, 2017 @06:46	[ Reply ]

What is a tenant was smoking in unit before I moved in?no tests were done the day I moved in to show me lab results.plus I signed lease February 1.and rule went into effect on the 3rd.which says to me smoking before my move in was allowed.

Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? by Randy (Oregon) on May 2, 2017 @06:51	[ Reply ]

What is a tenant was smoking in unit before I moved in?no tests were done the day I moved in to show me lab results.plus I signed lease February 1.and rule went into effect on the 3rd.which says to me smoking before my move in was allowed.so my concern is being billed for a past tenants smoking and bring elected for there smoking Peter to my move in date.

Re: How do you prove a tenant is smoking??? by Anonymous on May 2, 2017 @06:51	[ Reply ]

What is a tenant was smoking in unit before I moved in?no tests were done the day I moved in to show me lab results.plus I signed lease February 1.and rule went into effect on the 3rd.which says to me smoking before my move in was allowed.so my concern is being billed for a past tenants smoking and bring elected for there smoking Peter to my move in date.