Signs:

• Secretive or unfriendly occupants

• Extensive security measures or attempts to ensure privacy such as “No Trespassing” or “Beware of Dog” signs, fences, and large trees or shrubs

• Curtains always drawn or windows blackened or covered with aluminum foil on residences, garages, sheds, or other structures

• Increased activity, especially at night

• Frequent visitors, particularly at unusual times

• Renters who pay in cash

• Evidence of chemical waste or dumping

• Excessive amounts of trash, particularly chemical containers, coffee filters with red stains, duct tape rolls. Empty cans of or paint thinner or pieces of red-stained cloth around the property

In order to avoid renting to those who make meth, take the following steps:

• Make sure rental applicants complete rental application

• Conduct a thorough background check of the applicant, including criminal background check

• Be sure to personally meet each rental applicant and require picture identification

• Take note of any suspicious appearances or behaviors of the applicant

• Require a lease

• Obtain a damage deposit

• Look around your property regularly, taking note of any signs of a meth lab or other illegal activity

• Announce your intention to visit the property regularly

• Ask neighbors help in monitoring property