{"id":405,"date":"2020-01-21T08:26:14","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T08:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanenvironmental.ca\/blog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2022-06-10T13:39:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T13:39:00","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-grow-ops-as-a-new-homeownerlandlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanenvironmental.ca\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-grow-ops-as-a-new-homeownerlandlord\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about grow-ops as a new homeowner\/landlord"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_243768659-e1578324812382.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_243768659-e1578324812382.jpeg\" alt=\"closeup of condensate fungus mold on window frame. high humidity indoor at home\" class=\"wp-image-407\" width=\"302\" height=\"226\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Locations used for the growth and production of cannabis, legal or otherwise, are sometimes referred to as \u201cgrow-ops\u201d. People are often surprised to learn that many residential buildings have been used at some point or another in their history as a grow-op, with some estimates being as high as 1 in 4 in some regions of BC. These locations can remain contaminated for ten years, or sometimes more. Mold is a significant concern in these buildings. The dangerous toxins caused by mold do not merely disappear; naturally, they must be removed for an area to made safe again. While a larger and long-term set-up may cause more overall damage, size and scale may be less important than you might think. A small set-up that was only in operation for a few days can still be dangerous for a variety of reasons. Both individual homeowners and landlords are at risk, in terms of health problems as well as financial cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you are planning to live in the building<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The high moisture and humidity requirements of a grow-op can lead to warped or rotten wood<\/li>\n<li>The same conditions are likely to create mold, which poses many serious health risks<\/li>\n<li>Modified building structures such as drill holes in concrete, electrical or ductwork that seems sloppy, hastily done, or with no clear legitimate purpose are common in former grow-ops<\/li>\n<li>Any of these issues will require structures\/systems to be repaired, replaced, and sometimes even demolished if the damage is too severe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><strong>If you are planning to rent the building out<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to credit checks, applicant forms, and interviews, landlords should make it known that they will regularly inspect the exterior of a property.<\/li>\n<li>This serves a dual purpose: by examining the exterior of a building, a landlord can be on the lookout for many of the previously mentioned signs a homeowner would look for. It also discourages anyone who would potentially use a rental property as a grow op from doing so, as a vigilant landlord is likely to spot the signs of the operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><li><strong>If you suspect a location is contaminated<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>If you suspect that a building has been used as a grow op, you should contact a professional service.<\/li>\n<li>Even if it seems to be only a minor problem, only trained experts have the tools and knowledge to determine the scope of the problem.<\/li>\n<li>Properties should always be inspected to ensure they meet municipal safety standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you are planning to live in the building, or suspect it is contaminated, trust the local experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanenvironmental.ca\/\">Urban Environmental<\/a> to ensure that your grow-op is treated and eradicated the right way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Locations used for the growth and production of cannabis, legal or otherwise, are sometimes referred to as \u201cgrow-ops\u201d. 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