For Aggies Graduating Soon: How To Avoid Renting a WEED Apartment!

For Aggies Graduating Soon: How To Avoid Renting a WEED Apartment!🌿🚫 Howdy Ags! 🤠 If you’re about to graduate and head off into the “real world,” there’s a good chance you’ll be searching for your very first apartment outside of College Station. It’s an exciting step—but here’s something you may not have thought about yet: accidentally renting a “weed apartment.”

What do I mean by that? A “weed apartment” is a place where the previous tenants smoked heavily, grew, or used marijuana indoors. Even if you don’t touch the stuff, you could end up dealing with the consequences—bad smells, damaged walls, higher chances of bugs, or even trouble with management and neighbors. As new grads starting jobs and careers, the last thing you want is for your apartment to make a bad impression on friends, family, or even visiting coworkers.

Here are 5 ways to avoid renting a weed apartment:

1. Do the “Sniff Test” When You Tour 👃

When you walk in, take a deep breath. Do you smell anything funky, skunky, or sweet? Even if management tries to cover it up with air fresheners, you can usually catch hints in closets, vents, or bathrooms.

2. Check the Walls and Vents 🔍

Weed smoke can stain walls, especially around light switches, vents, or windowsills. Look for yellowish discoloration, black marks, or air filters that look dirtier than normal.

3. Talk to the Neighbors 👥

Knock on a nearby door or casually chat with someone you see outside. Ask them how they like living there. If they mention smells, noise, or “sketchy neighbors,” that’s your red flag.

4. Look at the Apartment’s History 📜

If the place has had frequent turnover (lots of tenants in a short amount of time), it could mean there were issues like weed, parties, or complaints. Don’t be afraid to ask the leasing agent: “Has this unit ever had smoking complaints?”

5. Trust Your Gut Instincts 🤔

If something feels off—whether it’s the smell, the people hanging around, or the vibe of the community—listen to your instincts. As a new Aggie grad, you’ve got enough stress with moving, starting a new job, and finding your way in a new city. Don’t add a bad apartment situation to the list.

Final Thoughts 💡

As Aggies, we’re taught to hold ourselves to a higher standard. Renting your first apartment should be exciting—not something that stresses you out because of leftover problems from past tenants. By doing a little extra homework before signing a lease, you can avoid the “weed apartment” trap and start fresh in a safe, clean home that matches your next chapter as a proud Aggie grad.

So remember: sniff, check, ask, research, and trust your gut. 👍

Gig ’em, and good luck finding the perfect place to call home! 👍🐾

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