When you go house hunting you should be looking for more than “For Sale” signs. Other signs you should be alert to are indications the house you are considering may have been a former grow op.
With so much at stake, take advantage of the experience and knowledge of a registered real estate broker or salesperson.
Brokers and salespersons are obligated to disclose any material fact about a property or its history they are aware of that could affect a person’s decision to buy. A broker or salesperson may also be able to provide you with a Seller Property Information Statement if one exists.
Grow ops can be hard to spot after an operation has been dismantled, particularly if the house’s grow-op history is several buyers in the past. Mould especially can be difficult to detect.
They may look like any other home on the surface, but grow ops undergo a number of renovations. Although they usually require extensive repair, former grow houses are just as likely to be given only cosmetic alterations to hide the real damage before being put up for sale.
You should give serious consideration to having a home inspected to reduce the possibility of buying a home that has been cosmetically renovated.
