If my tenants have notified me that another tenant is smoking illegal drugs on property, what actions can or should be taken on my part as landlord?

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If my tenants have notified me that another tenant is smoking illegal drugs on property, what actions can or should be taken on my part as landlord?

Asked on July 18, 2011 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Most written leases between a landlord and a tenant (assuming you have a written lease) contain provisions that govern a landlord's and tenant's duties to each other regarding the rented property. Clauses in written leases typically contain language setting forth that no illegal conduct will be done by the tenant in the premise and if so, the lease is terminated.

You need to check to see if you have such a clause in your written lease assuming there is a written lease.

Also check to see if the lease allows you reasonable access time to the property. If it does, comply with the notice provision or simply ask other tenants of the property to allow you permisison to enter. If they do, make sure you have a friend with you as a witness as well as a camera to take photos of any illegal activity by the problem tenant.

You might also want to have a chat with the perceived problem tenant about illegal drug use on the property and if he admits use, he is either to stop it or vacate the proeprty.

Good luck.


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