I need advice because my neighbors (I think below me) are smoking pot and it comes up into my apartment.?

Question

Short of taping up my vents, I don't know what to do. Should I tell the landlord? The police? I am just affraid of retaliation.

Answer 1

Just inhale & enjoy!

Answer 2

Fear of confrontation,retaliation,and ill feelings someone might have towards you is often what prevents people from solving issues.I think that you should weigh all the possible outcomes.What is the worst that could happen?What is the best thing that could happen?You have a right to live a life that is "pot free". If your landlord is approachable and/or good at his/her job then he/she will listen to your complaint like an exceptional landlord would; and take action.First of all smoking weed is illegal,so the police would definitely be a good option .If you ask them to ,they'll keep your name anonymous.I think you should go to your landlord first and explain all of the reasons why your neighbors smoking pot is a disadvantage to you.If he/she takes no action,then I think it would be wise to go to the police.Good luck!any more advice needed?just contact me via email

Answer 3

I would say mind your own business, however if the smoke is getting into your apartment that is unaceptable. I dont think calling the cops will help or telling the landlord, first of all the landlord cant enter without giving them a 24 Hour notice, by then they will dispose of pipes and baggies of marijuana. The cops will need a search warrant and they only get these from judges after long investigations and only when someone is deemed to be a drug dealer.

My advice would be to nicely confront them and let them know the smoke is bothering you.

Answer 4

Why don't you talk to them? If it bothers you that much, then speak with the Humans who live below you, considering you're human, right? Just checking, because my girlfriend and I smoke sometimes, and we'd hate to have the four girls upstairs call the cops on us while we are having a bottle of wine, a joint, and to be honest, probably more fun of a time than you seem to have. Ask them nicely to use blow tubes (a dryer sheet over toilet paper roll), open a window, toss a towel in front of the door, or something to that extent. Please, take a deep breath, and chill out. The last I want to hear when I'm stoned is some crazy, over worked, woman screaming at me over the pot I occasionally smoke.

Answer 5

I would call the landlord. If you are in the US, it is a big deal to the landlord because they could lose their building if a tenant is caught with drugs. Tell the landlord the situation, and let them know you don't want reprisals. They can pretend that they smelled it while visiting you or something. If the landlord is a slime (many are) then, your only recourse is to call the police anonymously. The neighbors don't know who called - they might think it was another neighbor. For that matter, it is grounds for eviction. Whatever you do, don't confront the neighbors directly.

Answer 6

I strongly encourage u to talk to your neighbors first. If you call the cops--and they figure/find out who called--are you really ready to deal with that? How do you know they won't retaliate in some horrible way?

But if you're assured of your safety, the next best thing is to talk to your landlord.

The cops are my last choice because of the absolute consequences. Your neighbors get busted, and then they may look for you. Of course it's the 'right' thing to do, and many will want to flame me for not putting that action first, but I've got a valid and real concern for your safety even tho we haven't met. Few there are besides me who will care so much, I assure you.

Of course, maybe my first and best response should have been to pray over the situation. But then...

Answer 7

Whatever you do don't tell the police, it's more trouble than it's worth and it really is no big deal that they are smoking weed. I doubt that they would stop if you asked them, even if you were on good terms with them. I would say to the landlord if you trust him/her, the landlord would probably frown upon anyone smoking in the apartments. Other than that try to not get worked up about it.

On the other hand, you could try to start a dirty tricks campaign against them, placing fake orders for food, knocking their door and running away, starting malicious rumors etc.

Answer 8

Talk to your neighbors first. After all, the're potheads, not coke addicts. If you dont speak to them derogitorily, they will thank you profusely for not telling the land lord or the cops, and most likely will respect your wishes to not have an apartment reeking of weed smoke. If this does not work, THEN tellyour landlord. If they are ghetto types, then this approach may not work(sad to say), and you should go straight to the land owners. If they seem like cool people, then you will be fine in just telling them. Chances are that they dont realize that it is making your place stink.

Answer 9

I was in your shoes when i lived in a apt. i went to the office and made a written complaint about the people smoking pot. Well a week later the Police Narcotic team showed up broke down the door and they got kicked out of the apt. Also tell your land if the pot smoking doesnt stop youll have to move or you wont pay rent because it is a health issue and you are going to report it to the health department.

Answer 10

By all means, inform your landlord & ask what he intends to do to eliminate the problem. If he doesn't deal with the problem within a reasonable period of time, confront him again, & tell him you will put his rent money in escrow until the problem is taken care of. I know what you mean about retaliation & you have a right to be, even though they are invading your space by forcing you to smell pot all the time. Do not approach these pot smoking neighbors, let your landlord handle it.

Answer 11

well, i feel for you. But if the smell is coming through your vents it could be coming from just about any apartment in the building. It really wouldnt have to be the one right below you. Those vents are connected together all through the building and run to the main boiler system or furnace. The air is forced through the ductwork, it could be someone two apartments over from you or even someone above you and its being recirculated through the return air vents.