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I have my people sign the standard lease, and then I add an addendum which clarifies about smoking weed and smoking inside. I then have them initial each clause, and sign the document. It also states the pet policy, general conduct(loud music, and such), and late payment. At least then everything is on record. In person, starting with when we show the units, we go over the same thing. Basically, ours is a 25 unit building, so we can be a little more flexible, but not much. We run a very tight ship. We know that most of the younger renters are going to smoke pot. We ask for cigarettes outside and pot off property, and accept cigarettes ouside, and if I can't smell it, or no one complains, what I don't know doesn't hurt you. It's worked extremely well.
The key is to scare people right up front! I have the addendum available when I show it. I am going to have you sign this. I enforce this. If someone knows that they want to light up in the evening, in peace, then chances are they will move on.
In your case, document everything and write them up. You need to be able to hit them with your best shot.
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