Ah, soemtimes it is actually that we have areas of expertise, we have a different perspective than anyone else, you see things I can't, I see things you can't just because of where we stand. Drug abusing renters isn't someting I have had to deal with, ethnically murderous drunk fellow travelers on busses is more up my alley

Racer, You might have plenty of insight and I hope you don't hush up if you see me on the brink of heck and ready to topple into the abyss!
Yep, there are folks who when they find a good perfume or after shave, see no other alternative than to marinade in it.

My hubby has nearly no sense of smell (enither did his dad, so if I wear any, I have to make sure that it is either spicy like sandlewood or very Very strong (embarrasssing) or he doens't register it. Your guys down stairs sound like they might have knocked something over or are ocvering for somenthing.
Do you have a clause that allows you to enter the apartment if you suspect illegal activities? Is that allowed in your state? HUGGGGS