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Smell of weed from flatmate has woke me up at 3am

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EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 03:52

Before I start this I just want to say I will not be moving out of my cheap for London flat. Thats not going to happen and, yes, Im too old to be renting but thems the breaks.

She is a flatmate not on the contract so classed as my lodger I guess. Its three bedrooms. The smoking of skunk outside has increased ten fold in the past three months. In all other ways shes sweet although we have little in common. At first it was rolled cigarettes outside and she was using an old ash tray. Then it was the odd joint and I pulled her up saying the smell was clinging to her and she was walking it through the flat.down the back of our flats there are all sorts of randoms smoking in cars etc. I dont ever go down there except to see to my plants/stray cats. Anyway she kept blaming them saying it was their smoke I could smell and sometimes if she was at work it was.

The past few weeks its got out of control shes now smoking something thats rancid that is clinging to her and Ive told her, my elderly neighbours have told her, the guy with the garage downstairs is so annoyed as shes sitting outside on the fire exit and throwing her tabs over onto his roof which he has to sweep everyday.

She has a bf from afew days ago and now he is at it as well. Ive just written to the council reporting it. The police have already told my neighbour they wouldnt come out for it.

Her rents just gone in for the month. Should I contact the landlord or just write her a handwritten letter. I have a good landlord but i try not to bother her as ive been here so long she lets me deal with everything.

This is only going to get worse when the good weather comes.

I dont know why Im typing this. Just venting I guess.

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GiveHerHellFromUs · 24/02/2020 04:03

You should've contacted the landlord before the council really. Let the landlord sort it.

Frownette · 24/02/2020 04:04

The woman isn't listening to anyone; yes I would go to landlord as it's not something you can deal with on your own anymore. You've tried.

She knows you wouldn't make a complaint lightly. Cite the other people affected.

I rent as well Smile

Toomanygerbils · 24/02/2020 04:10

She’s your lodger but not on the contract? You need to speak to your landlord? I’m confused. Yes she should not be smoking drugs, but are you subletting? If not why is she your lodger?

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 04:14

Again its not subletting ive been here a long time this is something that happens in London the turn over is so high. Shes classed as my lodger Ive learnt this through bitter experience. Its better that shes not on the contract and she never wanted to be when asked.

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Frownette · 24/02/2020 04:15

I assume landlady left it up to her if she wanted to rent a room out. She wouldn't be doing anything underhand.

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 04:23

Theres three threads running about the same thing. It must be in the air.

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NoWordForFluffy · 24/02/2020 04:28

What contract has she signed if she's not on 'the' contract? If she's a lodger, just give her notice. If she's not on the main contract then what can your landlord do as there's no direct relationship / breach of contract?

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 05:08

I don’t know I will try and deal with it myself. As quick as I can.

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ShriekingBansheela · 24/02/2020 05:09

Who does she pay rent to? You or direct to the landlord?

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 05:11

Me. Everything comes out of one account.

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ShriekingBansheela · 24/02/2020 05:12

Is it a Multiple Occupancy let or have you got the lease and sublet a room to her?

ShriekingBansheela · 24/02/2020 05:13

In that case I’m not sure this is the landlord’s problem .

Frownette · 24/02/2020 05:30

Landlady wouldn't like the smell of weed pervading the place Shrieking Bansheela.

Just get her out, she's stressful and not cooperative. You work long hours OP

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 05:32

How do you know that? 12 hour shifts. I’m off sick at the moment and I’m even lying here wondering if I should get that extended so I’m around.

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Frownette · 24/02/2020 05:37

Each I've chatted to you on quite a few threads over the years :) Didn't mean to startle you. NC.

But it's true landlady wouldn't like whole place stinking of weed and you'll be tired, getting woken up by it.

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 05:43

You’ve changed your name?😀 honestly it used to be so straightforward deep down I knew she was a mistake just not like me at all. She begged for that room hounded me with emails and texts said her mum had thrown her out. I think u know why now! She was so sweet at first and she still is but she’s 27 and smoking that skunk like she’s a teenager bunking off school. It’s got worse over the past few weeks.

I hate hormones once I’m awake I’m awake I’ll be like a zombie in morning.

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SpinjitzuMaster · 24/02/2020 05:53

If your name is the only one on the contract and the rent comes out of your account then you are subletting to her. In which case tell her she has 2 months to find a new place. It's not your landlord or the council's issue.

Does your contract with the landlady mention anything about smoking? I'm not trying to scare you but If you're the only named person then your flatmate's breach of any rules could jeopardise your tenancy and leave you personally liable for any damage she causes.

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 06:01

No nothing about smoking or pets. It’s an old contracted that just gets repeated every year. Two months is too much surely? If I do that she just won’t pay the next rent.

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GiveHerHellFromUs · 24/02/2020 06:09

Oh yeah no point contacting the landlord if it was you who decided to let her sublet a room.

Just ask her to leave.

NoWordForFluffy · 24/02/2020 06:21

What does your contract with her say? If there isn't one / it's silent on notice period (which would be odd), I'd just give her notice expiring when her rent money runs out. She doesn't have an AST, so isn't due 2 months.

Frownette · 24/02/2020 06:29

It's entirely up to Each, she has discretion as a long term tenant to manage the place, the contract is in her name only but she has permission to rent a room if she wants.

I hope it goes smoothly getting her to go. Can't understand why she can't smoke weed at her boyfriends place if it's bothering everyone?

Frownette · 24/02/2020 06:31

She knows it's bothering everyone and doesn't appear to give a damn

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 06:50

Oh the boyfriend probably lives with his family and my friend would be frowned upon for not being from the same background. My neighbour actually thinks he’s a dealer. No wonder she’s been sneaking him in. The more people that have complained the more she’s done it. She had a sudden bereavement before Xmas and has used it as an excuse ever since. I’m surprised her clients can’t smell it on her.

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GiveHerHellFromUs · 24/02/2020 06:56

If you think he's a dealer just phone the police when she's there with him.

EachandEveryone · 24/02/2020 09:29

Well it’s just the neighbour saying that

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