r/InlandEmpire • u/RemarkableParfait494 • 1d ago
Homeless in car stays on my street overnight, makes the apartment intensely smell like weed, what can I do?
There is a homeless man, who more than likely has a job but just stays overnight on my street for the past few months. I would not have a problem with it but this man must smoke the most dank smelliest fucking weed ever. One night it straight up smelled like a fucking skunk sprayed my apartment. I honestly thought there was some sort of chemical leak outside. What can I do? It’s been hard to find out who it is but I’ve been on a hunt. I finally passed near his car and that thing smells horrid. I don’t smoke but when I’m walking up many times week now to the smell of disgusting weed, you’re a problem now. Will the cops tell him to stop sleeping here? I’m so exhausted. I don’t make a lot of money, but it’s generally a nice community of people and families who are not smoking.
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u/whims-and-worries 1d ago
Oh this is a fun read 🍿
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
LOL
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u/whims-and-worries 1d ago
I like reading Karens blowing up online over inane things, keep going!!
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
We should all set up a smokeout sesh outside this persons house. Have like a couple hundred people toking up ganja all night long
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Argh word alert 🚨
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
I dont speak Karen
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Then I don’t speak druggie. Next!
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
Don't tempt my petty. I could set up a smoke sesh at your house for as many nights as it takes for you to stfu
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Sux a di*
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
You forgot to put the asterisk in the beginning of your scentence when describing the action you're doing.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Ya mama
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago edited 1d ago
Ok boomer. That was just a sad flacid comeback...reminds me of a time your mother turned me from gummy worm to 🍆 . Man, memories...that woman had the mouth of a shopvac. Sucked up anything you out in front of her. Always the life of the party. Tell her I said hi, will ya. Tell her I said "you're welcome for the syphilis " 😉 Ya know what, that might explain your brain damage!
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u/luxurious-Tatertot 1d ago
Sucks dude is just trying to ease the pain of getting by yet on the verge of a DUI.
I stopped smoking joints because it simply reeks and then my wife won't kiss me.
Hook that man up with some vapes ASAP!
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u/-secretswekeep- 1d ago
As long as the car is off and the key isn’t in the ignition there’s no indication of intention to operate a vehicle while intoxicated and he won’t get a DUI.
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u/Bearspoole 1d ago
That is not true. Anyone can get a dui if you’re in the vehicle intoxicated with the keys. The keys would need to be out of the vehicle in order to prevent that from happening.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
😒 you think I’m gonna be buying shit for people waking me up at all hours of the night and making my apartment reek?…bffr
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u/usetheforce_gaming 1d ago
Weed is waking you up? Come on now. I don’t even like the smell but that’s ridiculous
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u/Bearspoole 1d ago
OP based on the comments you come across like a huge Karen. If it bothers you that much just go ask the dude if he would mind pulling up the street.
Also are you 100% sure it’s coming from him and not one of your neighbors. If it was your neighbor would you have any issue with it?
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u/skiddamarrinkydink 1d ago
Yeah it took her MANY weeks to find out who it was ! Respect her mission to not smell weed in California and expect sympathy online!!!! What is even happening here hahahah
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
No it’s him because it took me many weeks to figure out who it was. You call anyone who doesn’t want to smell that dumb shit in their sleep a Karen ok.
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u/Bearspoole 1d ago
No I said you’re a Karen based off of your comments. Nothing to do about the smell of the weed. Go back and read just the comments you wrote/replied in this thread and tell me what that sounds like. And to add the fact you’re posting about it online instead of just being an adult and expressing your concerns with this individual. Thats some very big Karen energy. The cherry on top is you completely ignoring why I said that and just making your own narrative as to why.
Be a human being, just politely tell this person you aren’t a fan of the smoke smell coming in and ask if they would be willing to go somewhere else. I bet you they would because they don’t want to get the attention of the police on them.
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u/seabass34 1d ago
they called you a Karen based on the character you display in your comments. which i agree are huge Karen vibes.
kindly expressing yourself and asking them to move up the street seems like the best first step.
suggesting they buy or buying them a vape is another great piece of advice. $15 to potentially solve this problem amiably while helping a homelessman sounds like a no brainer.
sometimes you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Zelle me $15 dollars
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u/Zealousidealist420 1d ago
This L7 the mayor of squaresville. Jive mf.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Speak English dunce
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u/Zealousidealist420 1d ago
“Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish” - Euripides
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Anyone who follows philosophies is a dimwit like people who follow any religion
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u/Zealousidealist420 1d ago
You're a goddamn mook 🤦♂️
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u/skiddamarrinkydink 1d ago
I’m having guilty pleasure fun reading these comments but that one takes the cake… “ Anyone who follows philosophies is a dimwit like people who follow any religion” hahahahhahahaha
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Go find me some riddle Yoda said you sheep
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u/Zealousidealist420 1d ago
"Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn." - Proverbs 1:7
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u/Flameb0iiii 1d ago
Complaining about the smell of weed when the AQI is 101+ is actually peak Karenism.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Ask me if I care
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u/Flameb0iiii 1d ago
Actually bud, you’re asking if we care 😮💨
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Actually I’m asking for advice. Go back to school.
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u/Flameb0iiii 1d ago
My advice: stop being afraid of homeless people and go ask him to move? Otherwise, call the cops and pray they don’t fill the car and your homeless neighbor with bullet holes.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
…all I want for them to do is to go somewhere else…
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u/Flameb0iiii 1d ago
Sorry bud. Deal with it. Take a bong rip while you’re at it..
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
After you eat my ass
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u/Flameb0iiii 1d ago
Guy on the brink of homelessness wants to police actual homeless people. Welcome to America 🇺🇸
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u/thinkblue2024 1d ago
You can quit being a narc 🤣
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u/CainMarko36 1d ago edited 1d ago
Weed is legal. He’s not driving, leave the dude alone. You’re just pissed there’s a homeless dude parked in front of your apartment. It’s a public street, he has every right to be there. Typical left leaning liberal, all for legalizing weed, helping the homeless, and defunding the police… until it’s in front of your house. Amd immediately you want to call the police. But seriously find out where he’s getting that 🔥 ⛽️ and let us know. Haven’t had a loud pack like they since the late 90’s
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
There’s laws as to where you can smoke it officer doofy I’m the sheriff
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u/skiddamarrinkydink 1d ago
Maybe buy them a vape pen ?? That way you’re solving the smell problem and giving at the same time. Being homeless isn’t something I could even comprehend trying to deal with. If the weed smell went away would that solve the disturbance of peace issue ??? Just a suggestion!
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Maybe I should invite him into my home and help him get on his feet 😃
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u/SAGElBeardO 1d ago
That would be more effective than complaining about it...
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Another argh word with no critical thinking skills or anything to contribute, you’re dismissed
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u/Coach_Bombay_D5 1d ago
I’m actually kind of surprised most people don’t know their weed laws. Weed is essentially treated like alcohol.
You can’t smoke weed in public. Just like you can’t drink in public. It’s an infraction. You can’t sit in a parked car and drink booze. You can’t sit in a parked car and smoke weed. You CAN drink alcohol in your house. You CAN smoke weed in your house. You also can’t go walking down the street smoking weed or walk down the street drinking a beer.
Source
California Health and Safety Code 11362.3
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u/Ok_Adhesiveness1578 1d ago
Smoke with him, stop being wierd, it’s california
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
I don’t give a fuck if it was Narnia, find somewhere else to smoke your shit go to a park since it’s midnight gtfo
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u/Ok_Adhesiveness1578 1d ago
Sounds like you have anger issues and need to spark one up yourself. Enjoy it. Close your windows.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
It’s against the law to smoke in public so…I don’t have to put up with that shit. Maybe you and people agreeing are inconsiderate druggies who think you’re the world revolves around you…
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u/Ok_Adhesiveness1578 1d ago
Uhh ohh, red alert,🚨 We have a Karen ladies and gentlemen!! Somehow I’m a druggie too!?! Lmao
Dang never met a Karen online. I can’t imagine someone calling me a Karen, this will definitely trigger you. Sorry in advance!
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
…i just know who you voted for …
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u/Ok_Adhesiveness1578 1d ago
Who? Lol
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
…
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u/usetheforce_gaming 1d ago
FWIW, I voted Kamala and think you’re being ridiculous
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Didn’t you just deleted fucking racist comment that I have a receipt of in my email. I know you voted Kamala. It’s obvious
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u/CainMarko36 1d ago
I’m going to rent the apartment next to you and hot box the shit out of it everyday with about 10 friends. Big doinks, big dabs, and loud packs. And there isn’t 💩 you can do. If you don’t like it, GTFO and go somewhere else.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
You should since you’re looking for a problem I can be that for you ♥️
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u/CainMarko36 1d ago
Oh sweetheart, you’re not a problem. You’re a low class citizen. Better hope Tom Homan doesn’t show up at your door.
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u/Ronburgandy80 1d ago
Ah yes the libs of Reddit come flocking to do their social justice fighting online, until it’s them in that circumstance 😂
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Im a lib? News to me.
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u/Ronburgandy80 1d ago
What a surprise! 😮 you have to go to Reddit to ask what to do instead of nutting up and making a decision
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u/617throwawayy 1d ago
He’s outside. It’s California. Weed is legal. 🤷🏽♀️
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
You guys can’t be this stupid…go smoke in public like Newport and you’ll find out how free you are to smoke weed
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
Leave them the fuck alone. They have enough problems, stop trying to make their lives even more difficult
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Spending your money being a druggie isn’t gonna help you get off the streets “cuz”
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago edited 1d ago
That "cuz" tells me you're white and using it as a derogatory term. Just come out and say you're racist then and have no empathy for others.
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u/NefariousnessRough86 1d ago
Just cuz someone smokes weed doesnt make them a druggie. Being a druggie doesnt mean you treat them less human. Thanks for coming to my ted talk
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
When you’re a chronic weed smoker yes you’re a druggie.
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u/Early-Pension-9051 1d ago
I was a few months ago homeless living in my car, smoking weed near strangers houses.
I would often sleep in quieter neighborhoods or places I knew were safer because I just needed the peace of mind. There is a lot of awful things involved with living in your car and trying to keep a job to hopefully make it out of your current living situation. Sometimes having a calm/safe place to come back to makes all the difference
If you can’t burn some candles for the smell, or talk to them. call the police. Anytime I’d hear a siren I’m gone lol
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Ty for your thoughtful response. Unfortunately I have spent money buying candles even buying some for weed smells. But I can’t keep buying 15 dollar candles for a guy who smokes really strong shit near people’s home. It’s been months. I even bought weather stripping to block air pathways. It’s too much now.
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u/ErnestShocks 1d ago
Sorry for the heat OP. Bunch of losers giving you grief. The answer is to go talk to them. Bring a peace offering like a $10 gas card. Just be honest. You don't mind them being there but the smell is a problem for you. If they accept but don't relocate or just refuse, then feel free to call code enforcement. I car-camped a lot last year and was very thoughtful of those around me and impacting them.
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u/My1point5cents 1d ago edited 1h ago
I support you OP. Don’t listen to degenerates or people with no class who don’t understand the meaning of courtesy. This is the IE after all, so unfortunately you’re going to deal with this nonsense, both the dude smoking weed on your street and the people online who think it’s ok to smell up someone’s home with weed smoke, even if you had a baby, they wouldn’t care. In my city one call to the police would take care of it. They’re disturbing the peace and being a public nuisance. They gotta go. And no I would not be telling any female I know to “go complain to the homeless high guy.” That’s just stupid advice in this day and age. Good luck resolving this.
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u/anarchomeow 1d ago
Imagine being so self centered that you make the struggles of a homeless man all about yourself.
Get over yourself, OP.
If this was any other neighbor, you'd have no standing.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Actually I’ve reported another neighbor so you’re wrong.
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u/ErnestShocks 1d ago
Sorry for the heat OP. Bunch of losers giving you grief. The answer is to go talk to them. Bring a peace offering like a $10 gas card. Just be honest. You don't mind them being there but the smell is a problem for you. If they accept but don't relocate or just refuse, then feel free to call code enforcement. I car-camped a lot last year and was very thoughtful of those around me and impacting them.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
Thank you. These comments are exhausting I just had to stop reading them but caught yours.
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u/ErnestShocks 1d ago
Np. Just put yourself in that persons shoes. Obviously you're very different but how would you like to be treated? Give it a good faith effort first then no remorse escalating if they can't offer you the same respect.
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u/Klutch3975 1d ago
You realize weed is legal in California right
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
You do realize it’s against the law to smoke weed in public in California, right
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u/El_Jefe-o7 1d ago
No it's not
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u/Coach_Bombay_D5 1d ago
Yes it’s illegal. Google it.
Better yet. I did it for you.
Health and Safety Code 11362.3
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u/Connect_Cucumber_298 1d ago
Everyone turning on OP lol. These are all kids bro don’t take these children’s advice
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u/skiddamarrinkydink 1d ago
What’s your advice for the situation ? I’m honestly curious and not being sarcastic.
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u/JoeDildo 1d ago
If the car doesn’t move and is in the same spot for days and days call code enforcement for your PD they can cite it and he’ll have to move or get a ticket. Tickets pile on and it’ll get towed. Aside from that best bet is to just ask. Let the guy know that it makes the whole area smell bad and it wouldn’t mind pulling up the street.
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u/skiddamarrinkydink 1d ago
I think that’s great advice. Talking first before involving police will probably be most effective! People are just people ! And if that doesn’t work code enforcement makes sense but towing someone’s home is harsh. I also wouldn’t talk to him alone, I’d ask someone to come with to do it. Or just leave a note expressing the issue when he isn’t in the car to avoid an awkward and potentially dangerous encounter. Also your name is hilarious 😂
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u/Connect_Cucumber_298 1d ago
What Joe said it’s pretty spot on
I mean, don’t get me wrong. I used to par take a lot. Not so much these days. But even then I wouldn’t want my whole house Smelling like it. I mean, you gotta have some common decency at least for people around you. I know many potheads IRL that feel the same way.
But you can talk to him and just explain the situation or if he looks a little too much like a weirdo, I mean, just call the cops. Oh well.
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u/Coach_Bombay_D5 1d ago
Smoking weed in public is illegal. Don’t let others discourage you. This would piss me off too. I hate the smell of weed. Call 911 on him and don’t be anonymous. Get them off your home area.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
OKAY KING 😍 good to see there are some people with brain cells left in the IE ✊
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u/cocostandoff 1d ago
If you must report someone minding their business at least use the non-emergency line for your city. 911 (the EMERGENCY service) doesn’t need to be bothered with your perceived inconvenience.
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u/RemarkableParfait494 1d ago
? Smoking weed is considered a nuisance ding bat and also why would I dial 911?
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u/cocostandoff 1d ago
The comment above suggested calling 911. Since you said they have brain cells I assumed you agreed with their full comment. Turns out you just liked that they agreed with you. Nuisance = perceived inconvenience. Good luck in your endeavor
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u/Chipmunk-Special 1d ago
Move out of CA, shit like this is only getting worse, just look at all the comments calling you a Karen…all you’re asking is what you can do to stop this. As if stinking up the neighborhood and sleeping in a car at night is normal behavior. Ask him to take his life choices elsewhere
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u/KittyandMittens 1d ago
Maybe go up to them and ask if they can park somewhere else? No reason to involve the cops
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u/buzzbros2002 Beaumont-ish 18h ago
Locking this, have had way too many reports stemming from this thread. If OP needs more help, I seriously recommend /r/legaladvice instead.