I'm surprised that the utility-bill clue isn't common knowledge. In this age of advances in hydroponic farming, etc. Its only natural that such ambitious "farmers" invest in it.

Another serious aspect to this problem is the health repercussions. Mould is #1 after-effect of houses used for growing; not only does the structure of the house get compromised, but inhabitants who buy the houses afterwards (without a clue to past uses) may develop acute respiratory illnesses. Many times, the grow-ops are located in nice, quiet, upscale neighbourhoods in an attempt to deflect police attention. And police do not maintain public listings of ex-grow-op houses. So think again before plunking down s...

I'm surprised that the utility-bill clue isn't common knowledge. In this age of advances in hydroponic farming, etc. Its only natural that such ambitious "farmers" invest in it.

Another serious aspect to this problem is the health repercussions. Mould is #1 after-effect of houses used for growing; not only does the structure of the house get compromised, but inhabitants who buy the houses afterwards (without a clue to past uses) may develop acute respiratory illnesses. Many times, the grow-ops are located in nice, quiet, upscale neighbourhoods in an attempt to deflect police attention. And police do not maintain public listings of ex-grow-op houses. So think again before plunking down some dough for that nice house -better use a thorough inspector who will also check for mould/rot,etc. b/c real-estate agents may not volunteer grow-op history (if they know), neither will neighbours (too afraid of their property values falling).