[WSBARP] Test for Meth?

[Eric Nelsen]

Paul's take makes sense to me, though I wonder if disclosing that previous tenants were arrested for meth might deter too many potential buyers, because of the cost to inspect for potential damage/hazmat from manufacturing on the site. Some buyers might not want to sink the cost of inspection.

I'm thinking it might be a cost-benefit analysis: can you pull in more potential buyers by having an inspection report on the issue available? How much does that kind of inspection cost, anyway?

Sincerely,

Eric

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Paul Neumiller
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:40 AM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv'
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Test for Meth?

I would question the duty to actively look for problems.  Another course of action may be to advise them to disclose exactly what they know, which is that previous tenants were arrested for possession of meth (and state nothing regarding manufacturing) .  Once the disclosure has been made, isn't it then buyer's duty to research the importance of that this disclosure?

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Clark
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:10 AM
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Subject: [WSBARP] Test for Meth?

All:

I have become aware of a rental property which has served as a drug house.  Recently, 6 people were arrested there, 5 of whom were in possession of meth.  The house was damaged during its time as a drug house.  The owner would like to sell.  They tell me that no manufacturing of meth occurred on the property.  They believe this because no one has told them otherwise.

That isn't good enough for me.  I think it prudent to get the property tested and then take appropriate action based on that report.

Who would you recommend for such work?

Catherine C. Clark
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