<p>Back in December, my brother was complaining about his new apartment. Apparently, everything was covered in red dust. I warned him that this could be a sign that drugs were manufactured there. By this point, he’d already cleaned most of it up. He just called me to say that someone else confirmed the fact that the town has a big meth problem and that red dust is a definite sign. He’s given his one month notice to move out, but I don’t think he should spend another minute there. I also think he should report this, so some other unsuspecting tenent doesn’t move in until everything is properly cleaned. Does anyone have any other advice on his situation? I also think college kids need to be aware of this type of problem, when they are renting apartments.</p>
<p>Ahahahahaha that’s hilarious. Sorry for my warped sense of humor.</p>
<p>Living in a former meth lab could cause serious health problems. Your post reminded me of this article from the Consumerist (I hope it’s okay that I link to it): [Dream</a> Home Is Actually A Meth House - The Consumerist](<a href=“http://consumerist.com/2010/11/dream-home-was-actually-a-meth-house.html]Dream”>Dream Home Is Actually A Meth House – Consumerist)</p>
<p>Is your brother experiencing any health problems? (Headaches, sore throat, difficulty breathing?) Yes, he should move out right away. Who should he report this to? The clean up for something like this could run $25,000. There aren’t too many landlords who will pay for something like this.</p>
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<p>So meanwhile, landlords just continue renting these places?!</p>
<p>It appears some cities and at least one state (OK) have ordinances requiring landlords to cleanup drug labs before re-renting, at the landlord’s expense.</p>
<p>Addymithas I fail to see the humor. OP he should move out pronto and contact the health department.</p>
<p>I know someone who lived in an apartment next to a meth lab. She kept getting sicker and sicker until she found out what was going on…the police told her. She had to get rid of a lot of her stuff because the meth permeates fabrics and the like. I would move out ASAP if that’s an option.</p>
<p>Oh wow, how is it that the apartment was rented in that condition? Was the arrangement made out of state sight-unseen? Regardless, it’s an unhealthy situation and if it were my son, or brother or friend, I would urge them to relocate ASAP…and stay with a friend until new living arrangements can be made.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the availability of apartments is scarce in this town. My brother saw it, but decided he could just “clean up that red dust”. If I wouldn’t have seen some show on meth labs several years ago, I wouldn’t have thought much about seeing dust all over, either. It’s a furnished apartment, so he doesn’t have to worry about taking too much of it with him when he leaves. Also, because he cleaned up most of it, it will be less apparent to the next tenant.</p>
<p>It must be reported to the police and he must move out ASAP. His health is in serious jeopardy. </p>
<p>I know the family in the story that was referenced in post #3. This is very serious business.</p>
<p>There’s no way I’d stay there another night!</p>
<p>What if some drug dealer is released from prison and goes back to this address looking for connections. </p>
<p>This is a no brainer-- out you go!</p>
<p>In Florida busted marijuana grow house landlords can get stuck with gigantic bills from the electric company for estimated illegal electric usage bypassing meters that was stolen for lighting and a/c by renters using the houses to grow illegal weed. The landlord, who didn’t have knowledge of or really anything to do with the illegal electricity theft by the tenant, can get stuck having to pay thousands of dollars before electric can ever be turned on at the house again. The houses are next to worthless without being able to have electric so owner has to pay or he can’t rent or sell house.</p>
<p>Make sure to document everyting, or the landlord might turn the tables on your brother and accuse him of trashing the place.</p>
<p>There has been a strange turn of events. The ex-meth lab apartment has been/or is about to be completely submerged in flood water. The town is experiencing the highest water levels in 130 years.</p>
<p>^Well, have him leave soap powder around before he vacates and the problem will be solved :)</p>
<p>Sorry to be light-hearted at a time like this. So sorry for your brother. I was going to suggest he contact the board of health, but I guess thats a moot point right now. Hope he gets himself and his stuff out of there safely and quickly!</p>
<p>He got all his things out of there! He just should have done it months earlier.</p>