Growing in a rented house.

[Ernestgrower]

I am thinking about renting a place of my own to start growing in. Is it not smart to grow in a place that you do not own? Can my landlord come in if he wants? I live in California and I am legal but I still wouldn't want the land lord knowing. What do you guys think?

 

[jdizzle22]

You will just have to check and see how the tenant rules work out at your place
They often have the right to come in if people complain about certain issues (noise, water leaks) etc

Since you are in Cali I imagine it wouldn't be terribly difficult to find a place where the owner wouldn't care and is probably a user. Or you could just avoid that legal mumbo jumbo and just buy your meds and lock em in a safe or something

 

[jaimepagan]

I am thinking about renting a place of my own to start growing in. Is it not smart to grow in a place that you do not own? Can my landlord come in if he wants? I live in California and I am legal but I still wouldn't want the land lord knowing. What do you guys think?

The landlord can not simply walk in (unless there is an emergency), but he can enter on very short notice if he is showing the property to an insurance estimator, real estate appraiser, contractors or exterminators. Some municipalities also allow for routine inspections by fire marshals and building code enforcement officers.

You might also consider that you will be held responsible for any damage you cause to the house - water damage to the floor and mold behind the walls are extremely costly to repair.

If your operation is discovered, the house may be regarded as a "stigmatized property", which could affect it's value and have the owner seeking a remedy from you in a civil court.

Consider all the ramifications and potential liability - then proceed with caution.

 

[DaBong]

The landlord can not simply walk in (unless there is an emergency), but he can enter on very short notice if he is showing the property to an insurance estimator, real estate appraiser, contractors or exterminators. Some municipalities also allow for routine inspections by fire marshals and building code enforcement officers.

You might also consider that you will be held responsible for any damage you cause to the house - water damage to the floor and mold behind the walls are extremely costly to repair.

If your operation is discovered, the house may be regarded as a "stigmatized property", which could affect it's value and have the owner seeking a remedy from you in a civil court.

Consider all the ramifications and potential liability - then proceed with caution.

Well said!

Also to the OP, if you do decide to start a grow room on rented propery, you may also want to consider the size of the grow area. Having a few plants for your own personal use might not be nearly as easy to discover or as much or a problem for the owner as the whole upstairs covered in 100 or more plants.

Just something to think about.

 

[Dwezelitsame]

They often have the right to come in if people complain about certain issues (noise, water leaks) etc

and smells

to exrerminate ---if problem is above you to check for damages to yours

 

[AdamBlack760]

find a place thats cool with you growing your meds

 

[budlover13]

Every landlord will be different. some major rental mgmt. companies are now doing quarterly inspections trying to make sure tenants aren't growing.

Then there are others that don't care how you make your money, as long as you are legal, pay rent on time, and take care of the place.

 

[KuLong]

Try and find a landlord that is pot friendly.

You can always work out "under the table" deals.