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Tenants who pay rent in cash and while having no known source of income.
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Drive expensive cars and use cell phones & pagers.
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Covered windows, covered with black plastic, heavy curtains pressed against windows, make shift covers such as bed sheets or blinds that are tightly shut and pressed against the windows.
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Condensation on the windows.
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A strong, skunk-like odour mixed with a sweet smell.
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Chemical odor coming from the house, apartment, garage or detached building.
Ventilation equipment , humming or fan noise.
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Tenants who are reluctant to allow landlords to inspect their rented property.
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Tenants who arrangements to meet landlords away from the property to pay rent or discuss problems.
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Tenants appear secretive about their activities.
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Frequent visitors for short periods of time.
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Frequent late night activity.
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Discarded equipment and garbage bags are regularly carried in and out.
Garbage has numerous bottles and containers such as, acetone, methanol, rubbing alcohol, sodium hydroxide, ether, paint thinner, ammonia, etc.
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Equipment lying around the yard such as containers, pots, wiring, soil and PVC piping.
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Metal drums and boxes with labels removed or spray painted.
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Localized power surges or decreased power.
Hydro meters have been tampered with or consumption is unusually high.
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"Beware of Dog" or "Guard Dog on Duty" signs.
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Radio or television left on 24 hours a day.
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News papers or flyers left in mailbox or on the front step.
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Children’s toys and bikes laying around without children living or seen at the residence.
