News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: LTE: Use 'Subject To' Clause On Potential Grow Op Houses |
| Title: | CN BC: LTE: Use 'Subject To' Clause On Potential Grow Op Houses |
| Published On: | 2004-02-01 |
| Source: | Surrey Leader (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-18 22:25:01 |
USE 'SUBJECT TO' CLAUSE ON POTENTIAL GROW OP HOUSES
Since a grow operation can be anywhere from a pair of plants in the
living room to a basement full of B.C. bud, house sellers and
landlords could simply say they "don't know" if the dwelling was used
for illegal purposes. In many cases, it could be the truth.
Why not use the existing and allowed "subject to" clause, such as
"subject to inspection for moisture, water and electrical damage" when
buying a house? Since realtors agree that house prices can be reduced
up to 10 per cent due to a grow-op, a "subject to 10 per cent of sales
price held in trust for 30 days after occupancy" could be used.
As the saying goes, "keep it simple, stupid."
Tenants have no tenure!
Fred Perry
Surrey
Since a grow operation can be anywhere from a pair of plants in the
living room to a basement full of B.C. bud, house sellers and
landlords could simply say they "don't know" if the dwelling was used
for illegal purposes. In many cases, it could be the truth.
Why not use the existing and allowed "subject to" clause, such as
"subject to inspection for moisture, water and electrical damage" when
buying a house? Since realtors agree that house prices can be reduced
up to 10 per cent due to a grow-op, a "subject to 10 per cent of sales
price held in trust for 30 days after occupancy" could be used.
As the saying goes, "keep it simple, stupid."
Tenants have no tenure!
Fred Perry
Surrey
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