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Identifying Meth Impacted Homes
Methamphetamine a growing concern
 

Methamphetamine is one of the fastest growing illegal drugs in the U.S. Not only is it a problem for law enforcement and users loved ones, but also for home buyers and sellers and their agents and brokers. In the 2007 NAR Legal scan, real estate agents ranked meth disclosure in home sales as one of the top legal issues that will be growing in importance over the next few years.

Meth labs could be manufactured anywhere from a suitcase to a home. These labs are usually not a permanent facility, it could even be made in a coffee pot. It could be a home you are leasing to the “cook” or one being considered for purchase. These home labs leave contamination and severe health risks even after the drug is no longer being made in the residence.Contamination caused by the "cooking" and disposing of Meth inside a home will affect: floors, walls, ceilings, working surfaces, furniture, carpeting, paneling, wallpaper, draperies, blinds, light fixtures, kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures and drains, vent fans, ceiling fans, heating and air-conditioning vents, clothing, toys, etc. Outdoor contamination could be present as well due to the disposal of the ... more

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