I have the perfect space for a 3x3 tent and would like to grow a few plants. I've done my research and state law allows growing up to 6 plants in California, but I'm worried about my landlord since I just rent an apartment and don't have a house. There is language in the lease stating that controlled substances can't be manufactured, consumed, etc. and no major appliances shall be installed without written consent. Due to state/federal law inconsistencies, a few plants could technically be considered a "controlled substance" I've concluded. I was thinking about simply asking her, but I also don't want her to have a bad impression of me in case she says no. I might say that due to my anxiety and because I dont trust dispensaries, I'd like to grow a few plants myself - just for myself, but I'm still not sure about approaching her. I dont think anybody would ever notice if I just did it since I would have good ventilation and an electricity-efficient LED light, and the closet can be closed, but still... I dont want to get kicked out in the unlikely case someone does discover it during a maintenance or something... Any advice from people that have been in the same situation? Thanks
I would not try to sneaky grow some weed under my landlord's nose, even if they were really nice and apparently okay with weed.
if you were in a house id say fuck em, but an apartment, everyone in the building could smell it..... exhaust fans are usually share ducting......
I'm not from the US so I'm not familiar with laws over there. If it is legal to grow up to 6 plants for personal consumption, is it a controlled substance? What I understand 'controlled substance' to be from my own legal system is that it is outright illegal to manufacture without licence to do so. And the same for its use! generally speaking a controlled substance is outright illegal for Joe public to be in possession of. It's not only drugs and herbs that are controlled substances though! I have licences that allow me to store/transport several chemicals that i use at work... i also hold other licences for the same chemicals which allow me to use them! However without those licences, if I were to be stopped by cops whilst carrying them I would be prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance also... However.... If your landlord is a nice, understanding person and it is legal to grow where you are, (if needed) you hold whatever paperwork you may need to smoke medicinally and are up to date with the rent. IMHO. I would ask her to come round for a coffee and a chat, I have something to discuss in person as its of a sensitive nature! If it's an outright No... Well I would respect that and abstaine from growing cos a nice landlord is hard to find! If it's not an outright No but apprehensive, then go into further detail of where, how, when, how often, how much etc... Just be a little thoughtful in what you're actually telling her though since your trying to get her to say yes!! Best case she says "crack on grow free, just pack a bowl for me now and then!" Snoochie Boochies!
i wonder what it would be like after though if she said no and he's a new tenant....... if he truly wants to push the issue, i would be there for 6mo first making sure my rent is in her hands ASAP and early if possible and keep quiet.... cause then she knows 1) you pay your bills asap 2) you dont cause issues with the others 3) you keep to yourself and your not a drug dealer. cause any three of those things i would think would be her main concerns and coming in blind with only a few days or weeks living there is kinda sketch IMO
Yeah, but even if your landlord loves you, she might not want to get all mixed up with federal laws as she is demonstrably receiving money from you on a monthly basis, combined with the fact that you would be producing a federally controlled substance (on her property, no less), means she could be charged with receiving proceeds from a criminal enterprise, or criminal conspiracy, or a bunch of other naughty things.
Yea, the state vs. federal law makes no sense at all. They completely contradict each other. I did read that federal law is more concerned with large scale crimes and usually doesn't interfere with state law (at least not for 6 plants or less), but I get what you are saying. Just sucks cause I was looking forward to starting a new hobby and saving $$
You're right, it's a marginal chance. That your landlord has absolutely no reason to take. (No harm in asking anyway, she might say yes regardless)