Meth. Home Disclosure is Urged by Senator Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York and Broome County officials say they want buyers or renters moving into former meth houses to know beforehand that drugs being cooked with dangerous chemicals had been in the home and some chemicals may linger.

A news conference was held in front of a house on Crocker Avenue in Johnson City where three people, including a 16 year old boy, had been arrested on suspicion of operating a meth lab November 10, 2014.

Schumer says residue from manufacturing methamphetamine can stay in carpets, cracks in walls and curtains and even in soil where suspects have thrown chemical remains into the yard.

In addition to sellers and landlords being required to disclose previous meth activity, Schumer says the legislation would create a civil penalty for those who knowingly don’t reveal the information.

23 states already have similar laws.

Officials say the lingering chemicals can cause nosebleeds, breathing problems and headaches.