Question about Tenant Drug Suspicion

[Cedric Van Duyn]

Looking for advice from those with experience: We manage a small multi-family property, and we have a strong suspicion of drug use in one unit. So far, there has been no disturbance to the community, but we want to get ahead of the issue. What are the legal options of landlords and property managers in this situation? How can we confirm that drugs are being used? Could there be chemical consequences to the neighboring units? Could the property be affected by the chemicals? If so, what is the remedy?

[Andrew Freed]

@Cedric Van Duyn - Suspecting and proving are two different things. In our criminal system, you are innocent until proven guilty hence you really can't do anything until you have proof of it. Additionally, there have been no negative repercussions of this yet so why are you creating a problem out of nothing? Use that thought to focus on your growth and how you can scale your portfolio.

Personally, I don't try to make problems when problems aren't present, especially when I have no means of backing up my argument. I recommend waiting and if issues do arise, document well and hire an attorney and let them take it from here.