Each of our properties is unique and as such present their own challenges. “Wheelhouse Apartments and Boutique Apartments make it a priority to offer recycl(ing) at as many of our apartment buildings as possible. Only about a third of their buildings offer recycling, said Thomas via email.Ĭhief Operating Officer Nick Costanzo explained why so few in another statement via email: The company also manages Wheelhouse Apartments, which means that collectively they manage about 1,000 units. And yes, sometimes residents do request recycling, said the company’s marketing and design director Jenny Thomas in an email. I started with Boutique Apartments, the company that manages the building where I live. The city doesn’t pick up from these multi-family dwellings, nor does it require them to recycle, but as an apartment-dweller myself, I had to know more about why not.Īfter all, a survey from the nonprofit CoPIRG found that 88 percent of Denver residents find recycling is “very important or essential.” Even if the city doesn’t require recycling, apartment residents might balk at the absence of recycling, right? Beaty/Denverite)ĭenver is really bad at recycling, like only 18 percent of waste gets recycled or composted bad, and part of the reason is its apartments. See Morgan Stewart's Blog post Property Management in the Face of Conflicting Marijuana Laws for more information.A high-rise in the Cheesman Park neighborhood. Don’t fail to enforce any smoke-free policies you have implemented.Don’t assume that medical marijuana users are not a protected class under state fair housing laws, such as California’s civil-rights act.established that substance users (i.e., marijuana smokers) are actually excluded from protection. Don’t assume that medical marijuana users are a protected class under federal fair housing laws, since United States v.
Don’t ask current or potential tenants about their medical marijuana status, as doing so may violate HIPAA laws and other privacy rights.Don’t refuse to make reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities who are being affected by marijuana smoke.Don’t stall when it comes to resolving tenant disputes over secondhand marijuana smoke.Consider asking tenants who smoke marijuana for medical purposes if they could use a different form of the drug such as edibles or tinctures, or use fans to alleviate secondhand smoke issues, provided that you are not in violation of any other state law.Review any existing smoke-free policies to see what effect they have on medical marijuana users.Recognize that you have potential fair housing obligations to tenants who may be affected by smoke.Investigate how renting to legal marijuana users may affect your loan compliance obligations.Define and implement clear policies regarding marijuana use on your properties.Stay up-to-date on any related new developments. Review marijuana-related legislation and prior cases in or around your area.Review all of your leases and contracts to ensure compliance with both federal and state laws.How Can Property Managers Abide by the Law in Regard to Cannabis?īelow is a list of do's and don'ts to help property managers and landlords abide by federal marijuana laws. Although there are no simple and easy answers, stepping in to handle a situation as soon as possible may be the best course of action for avoiding unwanted legal action. With marijuana (cannabis) regulations continuing to develop and expand in numerous states around the country, landlords and property managers need to remain in-the-know so that they can make the most-informed decision possible if tenant disputes or fair housing implications arise.
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