Roommate Lease Violation Steps

Summary

If your roommate is violating lease rules by smoking, document the incidents and talk to your landlord. If the issue persists, consider lodging a formal complaint with your landlord and consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a roommate that is breaking the lease rules of the apartment.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Could you specify which lease rules your roommate is breaking? Also, could you please tell me your location as legal advice may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
The lease agreement says you cannot smoke up any kind in the apartment or on the property but my roommate does it anyways.
Hello ****, I understand your situation. Could you please tell me your location to provide a more accurate answer? Also, have you talked to your roommate about this or your landlord?
The person in apartment one has complained the bottom two not just me.
Thanks for the details, ****. Please confirm your location so I can provide the best legal guidance. Smoking violations can lead to eviction, but laws vary by location.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hello ****, based on your location, here are some general steps you can take:
*. Document the incidents.
*. Talk to your landlord about the situation.
*. If the issue persists, you may consult a local attorney.
Remember, each situation is unique and these are just general suggestions.
Yes, I talked to my roommate and the landlord.
Thank you for following up, ****. As you have already talked to your roommate and landlord, the next step could be:
*. Continue documenting the incidents.
*. If the issue persists, consider lodging a formal complaint with your landlord.
*. Consult a local attorney for more personalized advice.