Rent value or property value decrease?

[David Clemons]

I own a duplex in Lakewood, Washington.

Recently I was able to finally evict a tenant over a 2-3 year timeframe. (Think 2-3 months prior Covid 19 moratoriums attempted to block eviction but unsuccessful before lockdown blockage).


I kept “joking” what if the tenant I can’t kick out was using drugs what would happen?

Well, upon finally able to evict “low and behold” signs of aluminum used for burning drug material, metal pipe were found upon inspection for eviction process.

Had to wait (through insurance) for the proper testing, and etc.

Heard through word of mouth “over the phone” from the testing agency company that all but one room tested positive for what sounded to be a medium high amount for fentanyl and maybe the other drugs.

Now I am waiting for the test results officially in writing. 

And trying to wrap my head around what my insurance will cover for liability cost requirements. And because this is a duplex where living room is the dividing wall what does that mean if anything for the other side?

What all should I expect to be done when remediation takes place coverage from insurance? (Including toilets messed up garage tested positive..  kitchen tested positive with pieces taken of kitchen counters, etc.)

I mean it really is a big mess from the impression I have.

Should or would I additionally ask if the ground outside should be tested? Etc.

And how long should I expect this to take to be fixed up?

Would this reduce rent payment once it is all fixed up?

I am asking as I am looking to confirm the entire process what to expect.