Prospective Tenant has Marijuana caregiver card

[Caleb Dryden]

I’m currently trying to lease up one of my single-family houses and have had several applicants. One potential tenant in particular was very forthright about his intentions for my property. He plans to use his caregiver license (in Michigan) to grow enough plants for the five individuals he “cares for” and himself. He’s offered to pay quite a bit more than what I’m asking for rent as well. I’ve conducted my usual background and credit check and everything looks good. I’m not very well versed when it comes to the risks of growing marijuana in ones home. I hear it can cause devastating amounts of mold. I’m on the fence about which direction to go as I consider him as a potential tenant. Anybody had a similar situation or who’s more familiar with the risks please chime in. Much appreciated!

[Ned J.]

I would pass.....

Couple of issues/concerns...... he's kind of running a business out of your unit, which is never a good idea to let tenant do...... can start small and innocent but then keep growing and expanding.....

Growing weed takes a decent amount of electricity, heat and moisture.....all can be bad for a property if not contained. Electrical and water bills (if you pay utilities), fire and mold

Odor..... can be very invasive to the walls, floor, air ducts as well as the neighbors..... hard to deal with on turnover...

I have ZERO issue with the use of marijuana...... but I do have issues with anything that may result in damage to my unit.... that damage cost me $$ and time

So for those reasons..... I'm out.....