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11/4/06
Grow Operation Indicators
Here are some indications that the property may be intended for use as a grow operation:
- Cash Payments
- Vague and or incomplete applications
- No references or lack of identification
- Utilities are registered under a different name
- Cell phone number given as only means of contact
- Shows little interest in layout or amenities or is willing to rent sight unseen
- Shows special interest in electrical service
Building owners can take precautions to help protect themselves from potential grow operation tenants. These include:
- Insist upon fully completed applications including legal names of all tenants. Do background checks, ask for references and check them diligently – the best protection is preventions
- Insist on annual lease agreements
- Specify in the lease that no illegal use or sub-let is allowed
- Specify permission in the lease for monthly inspection of the premises
- Physically inspect the location monthly (interior and exterior)
- Check with neighbours/other tenants about operations – any unusual activity?
- Report any suspect operations to Crime Stoppers or the local authorities
When inspecting the property, keep a look out for the following which can suggest that an illegal grow operation is present:
- Windows are covered up
- Bright light around windows at odd hours
- Condensation apparent on windows
- Ventilation equipment is seen or heard
- Tenants operating or visiting at odd hours and only for short times
- Evidence of planting materials or discarded planting material – soil, planters, fertilizers etc.
- Scraps of heavy black plastic evident or discarded
- A strong skunk like or ammonia odour is present
- Evidence of recent construction or alterations that you were not aware of or do not seem to serve a legitimate purpose – Grow operations often construct in false ceilings or basements
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