Deodorizing a property

[Katie Morneau]

Hi all, sorry if this is a dumb question. I have a duplex that I have a very strong premonition that they are smoking marijuana in the house. There is a no smoking clause in the lease. I have no “firm” evidence of is happening but the smell is very apparent. I decided not to cause too mucH stir bc they’re moving out in like 2 days. I don’t know how long it’s been going on but have become more aware of it while giving tours of the property to New potential tenants. The smell is very strong and although I hope it will just dissipate what do I do If it doesn’t? I see a ton of home remedies online and some companies that claim to be professional deodorizers. What do I do? Does it work? Thank you in advance!

[John Warren]

@Katie Morneau I have run into this situation many times when I have taken over apartment buildings here in Chicago with legacy tenants that I am replacing. Marijuana really doesn't linger and cause damage like cigarette smoke, so I wouldn't be too concerned. For you to smell it strongly just means they are using a lot of it! Once they move out, open the windows for a few days and run some fans and the smell will be long gone.