Buying a Home: Is that home you’re buying a former "Grow-Op"?

Is that home you’re buying a former "Grow-Op"?

Before you’re sold on the granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, consider that a previous homeowner may have been cooking up a lot more in the basement, bedrooms and even the family room.

Prospective buyers need to know that a home, formerly used for a grow-op, may hold a stigma when it comes to resale and quick repairs made to cover up damage that occurred in the marijuana growing process may leave the home unsafe.

Here are some tell-tale signs to watch for when considering a home purchase:

• Mould in corners where the walls and ceilings meet

• Unusual number of roof vents or signs of roof vents

• Fresh paint on window frames to cover damage caused by the high levels of humidity

• Painted concrete floors in the basement with circular marks where pots once stood

• Evidence of tampering with the electric meter (damaged or broken seals) or the ground around it

The above information was in the recent issue of RECOnnect.

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