Meth Lab Property issues

[Zach Fagas]

Hey everyone,

I am looking at duplex this afternoon being sold by a guy who was living in the 1st floor unit and renting out the top unit (house hack).  In 2016 the door to the top unit was kicked in by the DEA busting a meth lab.  He had no idea what was going on in the top unit.  He has since had the entire remediation process done and has since put 40k into it over the last 2 years.  

My question: Is there any issues I am not aware of other than having to disclosure that there was a methlab discovered in 2016 whenever I sell I would sell it in the future?

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Zach Fagas

When you have a meth building it gets into everything.  The remediation process is to replace all electrical connections.  That means all light fixtures, receptacles, switches, etc.  The HVAC should be replaced as well, it is possible it could be cleaned, but it is very difficult.  The duct work may be able to be cleaned, but I see replacement of that as well.  I would find out what they did and how it was done.  They should have hired an environmental clean up company that specializes in Meth clean up.  If it’s not cleaned up properly new tenants could get sick from it.  It absorbs in many products where if it can’t be cleaned properly and they have to be removed and replaced.

Again find out what process they took to remediate it and get a sign off from the company that did the clean up.  There is no formal process you can go to there are just guidelines.  It’s an environmental headache if not done correctly.