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Has he done or said something to make you think he is going to sue you?
I'm not sure of the situation, but have you thought about just bringing it up with him and telling him you'll be moving out? Something like "When I moved in here, it was without the knowledge that you smoke marijuana in the house. That is not something I am comfortable living with, and so I think it would be best for both of us if I move out, and we both find something that is a better match. I have found a place and will be out on _______."
I do, however, think it is a good idea to get some evidence and documentation incase you need it.
On the otherhand, if you have reason to fear for your safety, get out ASAP, and find the $77--borrow from a friend if you have to.
I agree w/ this. the vast majority of pot smokers I've known (and I've known quite a few, esp. since that I now go to an art school!), it's not a drug that makes you violent. legal issues aside (and I'm not saying you should brush aside the legal issues completely. if you want to call the cops after you move, go right ahead, but I personally never took such a step), unless the LL is acting in a potentially violent manner or is stealing from you, I would just try to talk to him one-on-one, calmly, w/o threatening him w/ legal action. chances are he may just let you break the lease since you object to the smoking (again, the smokers I've personally lived w/ were courteous about this and would smoke out the window or outside, but this may just be my experience). for the most part, pot smokers want to live w/ people that are cool w/ it, and most ads usially state that the apartment is "420 friendly", or want roommates that are 420 friendly, which the LL should have mentioned in this case, so it's a major oversight on his part. your LL shouldn't give you too much of a hassle for breaking the lease, esp. if you can get proof of his drug use. now, if there is another issue going on that makes you feel he may retaliate, either by hurting you or suing you, that's a whole nother matter, but a simple pot issue can be dealt w/ civilally
Before you get a room mate make him or her sign a no-drugs agreement that can serve as a legal document.
In the case of using marijuana, ya better make it a joint agreement.
Seriously, I wouldn't put up with somebody smoking weed or doing any kind of drugs. It doesn't matter if pot-users are non-violent people and whatever. It's still illegal, and the proper authorities need to be notified.
Give him written notice that if you find out he has anything illegal in the house again that you will consider your lease vacated. Illegal activity that could impact you is not something you have to tolerate.
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Yep & the last person I told Not to smoke it around me & my son put Me in the Hospital.
*cough cough* BULLSH!!!T
sorry but its EXTREMELY hard for me to believe that you asked someone to not smoke pot around you and your child and then they beat you up. Thats not enough for someone to flip out and hurt a women, UNLESS youre with an abusive **** head guy and have no sence of judgement WHICH i dont think you are so i think youre just a bull**** liar. GO GREEN!
If the OP wanted a debate about marijuana he would have said so. He said he did not want to live with someone who smoked pot (which, like it or not, is against the law) and asked for advice on how to get out of the lease.
You sound like the type of person who calls the cops on the neighbors dog but never even bothers to go over and ask them if they could keep it down.
You seem to be makign a lot of assumptions and making this into a really big deal. Often times if you just talk some someone that will solve alot of issues, as crazy as that sounds its true.
Also, what's with the assumption by you and others that this guy is violent and you need to be careful to hide wehre you move after this. I'd be much more concerned about an alcoholic than a pothead, they are much more unpredictable, impulsive, mean, etc than a pothead.
Also, why do you assume this guy is going to sue you? You yourself stated you have no reason to believe this.
Sit the guy down, let him know him smoking pot makes you uncomfortable, he may offer not to do it in common areas, if thats still not good enough for you ask him if you could move out and tell him you wished he would have disclosed that up front.
As for your evidence and calling the cops. First off not cool, why go out of your way to get someone in trouble. Second off, try doing that, see if the cops give a crap. Honestly they could probably care less what this guy does in the privacy of his own home, its not like they are going to get a search warrent to kick down this guys door for a bong and a $20 bag of weed.
I think the problem here is your making this into a biggger deal than it is and making huge assumptions with no reason as to him being violent, his wanting to sue you, etc. I think if you sat down and talked to him you guys could come to a solution to this problem
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