Additional concerns are whether or not the home can be properly insured, and the difficulties associated with re-selling the home. Owning a home that was once used as a grow-op is similar to owning a vehicle that has been in a major accident; even though the repairs have been done there is still the worry that future problems may arise.
There is nothing worse than having a grow op next door, on your block, or even in your neighbourhood. These abused and forgotten homes pull down not only neighbourhood morale, but also real estate values. It isn't just the beat-up, shady neighbourhoods in Calgary that house these illegal operations. These homes are popping up in neighbourhoods that are quiet and family-friendly in an effort to go undetected for longer.
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