Condo Marijuana Questions from Two Different Readers!

J.T. from Windham County, Connecticut writes:

Dear Mister Condo,

I live in a condo and someone on our floor smokes marijuana. Is there something we can do to stop them as the smell bothers me?

G.O. from Windham County writes:

Dear Mister Condo,

I have a neighbor who smokes marijuana and the smell comes out into the hall way and it bothers me. I told the property manager and they sent out a note stating that someone had complained and that the person who complained was told to call the police next time they are bothered. My question is can this person get thrown out or in trouble if they keep doing this? And if they do it on the balcony, can another complaint be made?  Please help

Mister Condo replies:

J.T. and G.O., the debate for legalizing marijuana usage has raged for years all across the country. As you know, several states have actually legalized marijuana usage which experts have claimed will likely cause an increase of marijuana smoking. That’s bad news for folks who live in close quarters like condos and have to deal with unpleasant smoke entering their units. Some condos have actually banned all types of smoking altogether. You could petition your Board to see if that is a possibility where you live. No smoking means no second-hand odors polluting your airspace. If marijuana consumption is illegal where you live you could always alert the police to the illegal activity. Your local police can tell you if any laws are being violated and take appropriate measures to restore the peace. Finally, if all else fails, you may simply need to close up your condo and try to keep the odor out. That doesn’t seem fair but it may be your only practical solution. I wish you fresh air and good luck!