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4 questions about marijuana, tenants and home rentals
Sachter says that regarding fair housing and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a situation where HUD wants It says in the lease that marijuana is illegal, but enforcement is another matter, he said. It’s not so much that HUD wants landlords to evict for marijuana, but that there is something in the lease language that allows for an eviction for marijuana use on the property. “So as far as the HUD goes, it’s pretty clear,” he said. Here are his answers to four questions about marijuana and apartments.
Question: When a renter comes in and says I have a disability, here’s a note from my doctor, I use medical marijuana, which is legal in this state, and I want to rent out their apartment. Can a landlord forbid that?
HOAs have the ability to ban smoking in all units
While the idea of banning smoking within the confines of a single owner’s property would have been unthinkable not too long ago, growing concerns about second-hand smoke and other nuisance issues have made such bans a reality.
In Arizona, HOAs have the right to create rules within their CC&Rs (and possibly rules) that prohibit smoking in all areas, including within each unit. With smoking becoming less popular and increasingly viewed as a nuisance, a HOA-wide no-smoking policy can practically become a welcome boost to property values and a way of life for some communities. But other communities may find such a rule quite contrary to the popular lifestyle enjoyed by its residents.
Your guide to recreational marijuana in Arizona for aspiring and experienced stoners alike.
Arizonans voted overwhelmingly to legalize marijuana, and the weed officially became legal for recreational use by anyone 21 and older in 2020. But legalization has brought with it many questions about purchase, use, and everything in between, from the curious to the concerned to those just wanting to know where to get high.
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions:
Public places where smoking marijuana is not allowed
The term “public space” is vague, so let’s define it more clearly here. Under Arizona law, public space is “an enclosed area to which the public may be invited or entered.”
Examples of public places where people are not allowed to use marijuana include airports, restaurants, and shopping malls. It’s also important to note here that not all locations in the area where you live may allow marijuana.