to think that there is probably nothing I can do about this?

[PyongyangKipperbang]

One of my neighbours is a heavy weed smoker and the stench coming into the house through the bathroom is appalling.

Working on the house so the bathroom is single glazed and a bit knackered so its coming through the window frame. Thing is, I am not sure who it is. Dont think it is next door, or the one next to them as they have a new baby (although its possible but I dont think so). Main suspect is NDbut2.

When I have talked about it I have had people saying I should call either the police, the council or their landlord (they rent). But the police wont care, neither will the council as its such a common thing now and I have no idea who their landlord is. I know I could find out the owner via land reg/estate agencies etc but in the current housing crisis, I wouldnt want to be the cause of someone losing their home if they dont realise that impact that their smoking has and without at least giving them a chance to rectify it.

I can't knock on their door and have a (polite) word in case it isnt them.

The only thing I can think of is to write an open letter (signed, I am not an asshole.....well I am but I wouldnt do that anon) saying that whoever it is may not realise that it is going into other houses and would they mind going to the bottom of their garden (which is away from any windows on any side), and posting it 6 houses or so on each side in a "I dont know who it is, I dont care, I am not being aggressive but would you mind...." kind of way. But in doing that I must accept that they may (probably) wont take any notice and then....well, put up with it and get the back windows sorted asap.

There isnt anything else I can do is it?

I wouldn’t directly approach to discuss nor would I write. It’s too risky to explicitly ask or identify yourself as letter writer. You simply do t know who or what you’re dealing with. Initiating contact to inform them you smell they are using is too provocative or risky
It relies on assumption that they are apologetic or refrain or reduce use. What if they get agitated or threaten you

report to the LL

I live in a village on the outskirts of a country town, not a gangland ghetto!

I am on nodding terms with all of the immediate neighbours, I am not concerned about retaliation.

The biggest issue here is parking, and even then its dealt with with typical "not dealing with it" Britishness of smiling to the neighbours and then bitching about them for nicking "my" space when you are in the house!

If you know you want to have that direct approach. And are adamant there’s no risk, just crack on then.
It has irked you enough that you want it to cease, are considering direct contact
Ganglang ghetto? I have not discussed the potential environment. I have simply stated I think it’s potentially risky to raise this so directly. Are you saying because it’s not gangland ghetto it’ll all be resolved over earl grey in hushed muted tones?

I still maintain it’s risky, irrespective of where you live to raise directly
You maintain no, it’s all very mannered etc. In that case have a diffident I say could you possible lay off the skunk?there's a good sport conversation

I hate the smell of weed with a passion but I don't think writing a letter will do any good.

I'd sit tight and try to find out where it's coming from, then have a word with them directly.

Bad smells are part of living in a community though unfortunately.

Same here. But I think you’d still smell it from the end of the garden.

Sort m your window and leave the neighbours alone. You’d be doing it at some point so up it as a priority.

You can get sticky insulation strips for around your bathroom window frame, that might help.

Bad smells are hardly on a par with illegal drug use. I’d seriously consider moving if my neighbour was a drug user and it was filtering into my home where my children live. Apart from the obvious issues, you could have drug dealers visiting your street, or your child could end up inadvertently having contact with these people.