Power theft alleged for growing cannabis

[essence]

21/12/2012

More than $4000 worth of electricity was allegedly stolen to grow cannabis worth more than $100,000 on the Kapiti Coast.

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I wonder if it the house was a rental? If it is, how often were the inspections done ....... if at all? By the LL? By the PM?

The shortest amount of time I allow between inspections and there's no way plants of that size can grow in 3 months. Seems like it's been a while since the last inspection, eh?!

[DaveW]

Well it's unlikely the plants were in the living room essence.

[essence]

An inspection takes in ALL the property...

wonder how the PM/LL missed it?? Lol!

[Nice]

So you take a ladder and check the roof space on every inspection ?

[DaveW]

An inspection takes in ALL the property...

Yeah right.

[essence]

Yes, a small step-ladder to just peek into the roof space.

Why wouldn't you look into all rooms/spaces?? If your tenant has been using their plants growing skills, you'll spot it pretty quick.

Another hint, if you find rooms that are "inaccessible" because someone's working night shift, or a lock has been added to an internal door, be very worried. Insist that they open the door (for that peek). If they won't open locked doors, be very worried.