Living in a former grow-op and didn't know it

999988 wrote: ↑ Been renting a house for a few years, upon renting the house I asked if it was a grow op ever and was told no. Time went by and the neighbor asked me if I knew the house was a former grow op and of course I was shocked. I approached the landlords, asked via email so it's in writing and they admitted to it. I asked for the documents that it was remediated and they sent it.

Now, besides being very angry about this and feeling disgusted. Are there any health issues that can come from living in a remediated grow op? This took place in Alberta. I would assume that there are health risks but I am no pro on this.

Thanks

999988 wrote: ↑ Bought a new house, going to be moving in soon.

Typically though, will only B lenders take on a mortgage for a former grow op and are insurance rates usually pretty high?

999988 wrote: ↑ Been renting a house for a few years, upon renting the house I asked if it was a grow op ever and was told no. Time went by and the neighbor asked me if I knew the house was a former grow op and of course I was shocked. I approached the landlords, asked via email so it's in writing and they admitted to it. I asked for the documents that it was remediated and they sent it.

Now, besides being very angry about this and feeling disgusted. Are there any health issues that can come from living in a remediated grow op? This took place in Alberta. I would assume that there are health risks but I am no pro on this.

Thanks

teoconca wrote: ↑ What is your point? The place was remedied. Are you ranting as you bought a place?

999988 wrote: ↑ It's Friday, don't be so grumpy. I was asking a question. I've been living here a few years and just found out recently so of course, would like to know if there could be risks, I already said I wasn't a pro at this. The issue I have is I asked verbally and was told no prior to renting. Then to find out they lied.

ji2o0k wrote: ↑ no risks if remediated - though I think the owner would want to periodically check to ensure no issues develop after?

Funny, we were looking at a house in our neighborhood to buy (mainly for my sister) and one house was listed low compared to others selling in the area.

Turns out it is a "stigmatized property" as it was used as a grow op over 10years ago. The seller was able to produce a report that shows when they bought it, they did a full inspection & remediation of the molding.

And they produced 2 follow-up air quality check reports that confirmed no mold in the air or spores - taken a couple years apart (one was 2 years old).....to go with the listing.

Suffice to say, the house sold for over asking & very comparable to other sold properties! The seller must have been laughing all the way to the bank - bought the property originally for a low price and with the hot GTA housing market now, sold for a pretty penny.

Plus, they were renting it out this entire time - they definitely came out on top!