Caught my roommate smoking pot in his room lastnight...

[imported_griffis]

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: griffis
The truth of the matter is, if the cops were ever called, he goes to jail too.

Actually (assuming he's not dealing, and that he doesn't have > 1oz in his posession), he would likely just get a posession ticket.

Yup try explaining that when applying for a job, possession is possession

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
Haha, wow, I can't believe some of these posts.

Bottom line- if the roommate new smoking was not allowed then the roommate is violating the terms of the rental agreement. It doesn't matter if it's cigarettes or marijuana. No smoking is no smoking.

To the moron who said that the roommate has a right to privacy in his room- BULLSHIT. For one, last I checked, in the United States marijuana is illegal, performing illegal activities in a rental unit almost always violates any rental agreement one may have. Two, as I stated in my first paragraph, if there is to be no smoking then there is to be NO smoking.

I'm all for the legalization of marijuana, but I'm also a believer in rules...

Well, you are correct, assuming that he signed a contract that had clauses directly prohibiting "illegal activities", and "smoking".

I'm guessing that since he is renting a room from a friend's parents, no such contract was signed. (Or if there was a contract, it was simple and only stipulated things like $$/month, etc..)

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: griffis

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: griffis
The truth of the matter is, if the cops were ever called, he goes to jail too.

Actually (assuming he's not dealing, and that he doesn't have > 1oz in his posession), he would likely just get a posession ticket.

Yup try explaining that when applying for a job, possession is possession

I said nothing about getting a job, I was just illustrating that he very likely WOULDN'T be going to jail.

Not to mention that in most states you can get a misdemeanor expunged off your record if you have a clean record for the next year (or two). Expunged means it never happened (unless you're applying to the FBI / CIA / NSA / DOD / etc...).

 

[imported_griffis]

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: griffis

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: griffis
The truth of the matter is, if the cops were ever called, he goes to jail too.

Actually (assuming he's not dealing, and that he doesn't have > 1oz in his posession), he would likely just get a posession ticket.

Yup try explaining that when applying for a job, possession is possession

I said nothing about getting a job, I was just illustrating that he very likely WOULDN'T be going to jail.

Not to mention that in most states you can get a misdemeanor expunged off your record if you have a clean record for the next year (or two). Expunged means it never happened (unless you're applying to the FBI / CIA / NSA / DOD / etc...).

I speak from very personal experience that when your roommate has it, they consider you part of it unless you can prove otherwise. You WILL go to jail and it will but put on your record, could be probation could be expunged, just depends on where you live and the judge. My friend was very lucky to have known a friend in the justice department and got off with probation and the possession taken off his record.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: multiband8303

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: yllus
As a Canadian I find the American treatment of pot rather bizarre. I rather have a pot smoker live in my place than a drinker or cigarette smoker.

Depends what you think is the negatives of his smoking pot on your property, I suppose? It is your property and so your rules are the ones he should follow, but I think you're really blowing things out of proportion. What's the worst that could happen if he continued?

For me as a landlord........ it's not the pot smoking..... he can smoke outside. But the smokin g inside really would tee me off. It's relly hard if not impossible to get the smoke smell out (funk febreeze ). Just keep that sh!t outside.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Your parents own the place - and they continue to pay for the home (more then likely they still owe on it) but with the $600 you take it and do whatever you want with it. Your spoiled. He pays for his own room - what he wants to do in his room is his own concern - you unlocked his door for what reason? What activity did you suspect, I sure as hell wouldn't be talking about the iphone if you just randomly unlocked my door - landlord or not, you better have a DAMN good reason for barging in there, and if I'm smoking pot, that's my decision - deal with it.

eh........ if there is no smoking in the lease........ your out. Bottom line.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: yllus
As a Canadian I find the American treatment of pot rather bizarre. I rather have a pot smoker live in my place than a drinker or cigarette smoker.

Depends what you think is the negatives of his smoking pot on your property, I suppose? It is your property and so your rules are the ones he should follow, but I think you're really blowing things out of proportion. What's the worst that could happen if he continued?

For me as a landlord........ it's not the pot smoking..... he can smoke outside. But the smokin g inside really would tee me off. It's relly hard if not impossible to get the smoke smell out (funk febreeze ). Just keep that sh!t outside.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Cigarette smoke != marijuana smoke.

 

[marulee]

Boot first, then see what happens... Remember there are always other options.
since 4th grade huh, so what?

 

[randay]

i may have notified the police and they may be coming to your house soon with a search warrant.

 

[TheGizmo]

seriously dude... you sound like you're a woman and have pms with a hatred for something as stupid as someone eating some of your food... because essentially thats all thats going to happen. jeez calm down and go take a hit or something.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: ebaycj

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
Haha, wow, I can't believe some of these posts.

Bottom line- if the roommate new smoking was not allowed then the roommate is violating the terms of the rental agreement. It doesn't matter if it's cigarettes or marijuana. No smoking is no smoking.

To the moron who said that the roommate has a right to privacy in his room- BULLSHIT. For one, last I checked, in the United States marijuana is illegal, performing illegal activities in a rental unit almost always violates any rental agreement one may have. Two, as I stated in my first paragraph, if there is to be no smoking then there is to be NO smoking.

I'm all for the legalization of marijuana, but I'm also a believer in rules...

Well, you are correct, assuming that he signed a contract that had clauses directly prohibiting "illegal activities", and "smoking".

I'm guessing that since he is renting a room from a friend's parents, no such contract was signed. (Or if there was a contract, it was simple and only stipulated things like $$/month, etc..)

Illegal activites are illegal activites. A lease does not need to state that illegal activites are prohibited as, by nature of the activity being ILLEGAL, it is already prohibited...

Plus, just in case you're unware, lease terms can be verbal. While written is preferred, if the tenant was informed there was to be no smoking and admits to it, he/she is violating the terms of the lease, written or not.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: yllus
As a Canadian I find the American treatment of pot rather bizarre. I rather have a pot smoker live in my place than a drinker or cigarette smoker.

Depends what you think is the negatives of his smoking pot on your property, I suppose? It is your property and so your rules are the ones he should follow, but I think you're really blowing things out of proportion. What's the worst that could happen if he continued?

For me as a landlord........ it's not the pot smoking..... he can smoke outside. But the smokin g inside really would tee me off. It's relly hard if not impossible to get the smoke smell out (funk febreeze ). Just keep that sh!t outside.

Cheers,
Aquaman

Cigarette smoke != marijuana smoke.

Smoke = Smoke, doesn't matter if it's cigarette, cigar, pipe tobacco, or marijuana.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: yllus
As a Canadian I find the American treatment of pot rather bizarre. I rather have a pot smoker live in my place than a drinker or cigarette smoker.

Depends what you think is the negatives of his smoking pot on your property, I suppose? It is your property and so your rules are the ones he should follow, but I think you're really blowing things out of proportion. What's the worst that could happen if he continued?

For me as a landlord........ it's not the pot smoking..... he can smoke outside. But the smokin g inside really would tee me off. It's relly hard if not impossible to get the smoke smell out (funk febreeze ). Just keep that sh!t outside.

Cheers,
Aquaman

BS. pot smoke doesn't linger liek tobacco. It's spilling bong water, tracking resin everyhwere that causes the funk. Interesting, occurences of bongs being tipped onto carpets increase with frequency as a direct proportion to bong usage

Those little ozonators, or whatever they're called, work very well. Also, opening a window is just as effective.

Oh...... I think I know a thing or two about pot smell......... seeing that I live in the number 1 pot growing area in Canada (if not the entire North America).

Cheers,
Aquaman

So? I had several aquaintances in college who were the number one growers in town; and a large part of the state, for that matter. Our experiences are likely no different; except that it sounds like you've never smoked...so that would be different.

Anyway, I know that habitual and constant use can lead to the funk, but only if there is serious ancillary events (the bong water thing). A friend's roommate back home takes b-hits about every 30 min or so. His room in no way smells like pot outside of when he's smoking. Seriously, if you know how to take care of it, it isn't an issue.

Also, I and those that I hang around with wouldn't smoke Mexican brick weed either; it was always some serious skunk-jack. Much better than that mid-grade BC hydro they push in Canada. hehe

In fact, I wonder if it has to do with the quality of that which is smoken? While the primo puts off a pungent aroma, I've noticed that it doesn't linger too long afterwards.

 

[Fern]

I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: Fern
I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

Are you aware that if you're in school and are convicted for a drug-related offense that you become no longer eligible for using the FAFSA? (ie, Federal Grants and Loans).

That would be a pretty ****** thing to happen to someone who doesn't smoke and can easily avoid it.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: Mursilis

Originally posted by: Amused

Pot is basically harmless.

Thoughts?

There is a significant and growing body of evidence on the relationship between mental illness and cannabis. Strong
associations are consistently found between mental illness and cannabis ? but this is not the same as a causal link.

The article you provided negates itself with this statement.

It never provides an answer to whether increased cannabis use is a cause or a result of mental illness.

It's VERY common for people with certain mental illnesses to self-medicate with legal and illegal substances.

 

[imported_griffis]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Fern
I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

Are you aware that if you're in school and are convicted for a drug-related offense that you become no longer eligible for using the FAFSA? (ie, Federal Grants and Loans).

That would be a pretty ****** thing to happen to someone who doesn't smoke and can easily avoid it.

Finally a man with sense, thank you!!

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: griffis

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Fern
I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

Are you aware that if you're in school and are convicted for a drug-related offense that you become no longer eligible for using the FAFSA? (ie, Federal Grants and Loans).

That would be a pretty ****** thing to happen to someone who doesn't smoke and can easily avoid it.

Finally a man with sense, thank you!!

Yeah well if you want to be paranoid about every little thing that could possibly screw you over then you must be higher than most pot heads.

 

[Fern]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Fern
I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

Are you aware that if you're in school and are convicted for a drug-related offense that you become no longer eligible for using the FAFSA? (ie, Federal Grants and Loans).

That would be a pretty ****** thing to happen to someone who doesn't smoke and can easily avoid it.

Yeah, it could fvck up his chances to be President or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court too.

WTH university do you guys go to? Bob Jones U? If they busted just half of people for pot at the collge I went to the'd have to shut down the place. Prolly lose most of the Prof's too.

Fern

 

[buck]

OP:

I recommend you stop being such a pvssy.

 

[meltdown75]

there's enough quality answers in this thread already.

This thread needs AfroMan, stat.

:music: ba da da da da da... da da daaaa... cuz I got high, cuz I got high, cuz I got highhhh :music:

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: Fern

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: Fern
I really don't see the big woop if he's smoking in his OWN room. Being messy, leaving dirty dishes pile up in teh sink, eating your food, playing really loud music late at night, having obnoxious guests over all the time etc. These are things that would bother me. But smoking a little weed in his own room? I don't see how that really bothers you, especially since you have to break into his room just to find out about it. If he pays his rent on time, and smoking a little weed is your only complaint - I'd say you've got a pretty good roommate.

But just show him your thread here and he'll prolly WANT to move away from you.

Fern

Are you aware that if you're in school and are convicted for a drug-related offense that you become no longer eligible for using the FAFSA? (ie, Federal Grants and Loans).

That would be a pretty ****** thing to happen to someone who doesn't smoke and can easily avoid it.

Yeah, it could fvck up his chances to be President or Chief Justice of the Supreme Court too.

WTH university do you guys go to? Bob Jones U? If they busted just half of people for pot at the collge I went to the'd have to shut down the place. Prolly lose most of the Prof's too.

Fern

No, I went to the University of Alaska Anchorage, UAA for short. While not the greatest university in the world, it was cheap and I learned a lot.

If *who* busted half the people? The police I assume. You and I both know, ESPECIALLY up here in Alaska, that it is unlikely for a person to actually get prosecuted for someone having a little bit and/or smoking weed, and I'm speaking from experience here (trust me).

That being said, I've also had a good buddy of mine get pulled over for a speeding ticket, get searched, and get busted for posession. He was no longer able to apply for Federal Grants that he was once receiving, thus, he was unable to continue his post-secondary education....and he's now a roofer.

Is it uncommon? Sure. But it can and does happen. Why would someone who doesn't smoke buds and has no desire to smoke buds put himself at risk? That's silly talk.

 

[aidanjm]

since when is smoking pot some great sin. what exactly is the problem.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: aidanjm
since when is smoking pot some great sin. what exactly is the problem.

Who said anything about it being a "sin"?

Last I checked, pot is illegal. While having pot illegal is one of the stupidest laws we have in the US, it is STILL illegal.

 

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: IamElectro

Originally posted by: SithSolo1
So I come home lastnight and the door is locked, not too unusual. The as I unlock and open it I see my roommate quickly walking to his closet to put his bong away. I then enter his room and it smells like pot. He's kinda sharp so he starts ranting and raving about the new iphone and showing all that jazz. While doing that I notice a lighter in his hand. That was lastnight. Now I'm just trying to figure out what I should do. My parents own this place and smoking of anything has been banned since day one but I've let it slip on the back porch for about 6 months. On the one hand he's been getting on my nerves a lot lately but on the other hand the extra $600 is nice.

I dunno if I should just give him the boot right now or make his life a living hell. Keep in mind I've known him since 4th grade and at one point he was my best friend.

What are you doing unlocking and entering your roommates room. Your parents may own the home but he pays rent and that does not give you the right to unlock and enter his room.

How have you been letting it slip when people smoke on the back porch? Its outside and as long as people pick up thier butts nobody would ever know.

I bet you took names when the teacher left the room.

Has the OP replied to any of the comments in this thread yet? I overlooked this when I read it originally I would like an answer to this. It seems very confusing.

Is the OP and the friend sharing a room in the house? or is it his friends private room? If its the latter I think its pretty sh1tty that he would barge into the room like that.

 

[Canai]

I'm surprised no one has brought up the possibility of passerby smelling the smoke from the back porch, and thusly reporting it? It's much safer to smoke inside than it is to go outside with a bong or other paraphernalia where the general public and nosy neighbors can see you. Common sense ftw????