We live in California.
2006-10-01 04:44:58 · 8 answers · asked by Jessica P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
We live in California and we have been in this house for 3 years. We discovered it while getting our heater cleaned. The asbestos is inside the vents.
2006-10-01 06:39:27 · update #1
Something does not sound right. It sounds like you had your forced air furnace ducts cleaned and the company that cleaned them told you that you have an asbestoes problem. Was the suspect material tested by a testing laboratory and the test results certified? Or is this just a cleaning employees opinion?
How old is your house? It has been a long time since it was common practice to insulate heating ducts by wrapping the exterior of the ducts in asbestoes. Even then, it was not done in every home since it was an expensive option in its' time. Since the pipes were wrapped on the outside, how does it happen that you have asbestoes "inside" the ducts? Doesn't make sense to me.
In any event, I would insist on a determination in writing that the material found in your ductwork was asbestoes from the person or company that found it. You must also get copies of any lab reports or other certifications that the material is actually asbestoes. If the entity that "found" the problem won't provide any written documentation, I would hire a testing lab on my own to do the tests and track down the source.
Good luck with your problem.
2006-10-05 04:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
It should be his responsibility. Was he a City or County Inspector?
If he was a from a private company hired to safe guard or gurantee the house's safe condition before the purchase than the company is responsible.
In either case if it is illegal to sell a home with Asbestos I would contact the real estate office or owners you purchased the home from as they are responsible as well as the inspector.
I have known of some people who forced the real estate broker to pay for Asbestos removal.
2006-10-01 04:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. First review your contract. Many inspectors don't have contracts, so if you didn't sign one, then yes, you have a case. If you signed a contract or Inspection Agreement, then review it carefully. It also depends on where the asbestos was. If it was in an area that had to be taken apart to see, or was obstructed at the time of inspection by other obsticles, then chances are you won't have a case. If it's in plain sight and easily viewable, then yes, depending on the contract, you may have a case. Again, it all depends on the contract and the verbiage on the report. Good Luck.
2006-10-04 05:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Need Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 20:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah! Thats is why he should carry errors and ommisions insurance. The whole point of the home inspector is to find those type of things. If he missed it then you sue. You never hire a uninsured home inspector its pointless!!!!!
2006-10-01 05:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by bdat40oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds lika a law suit to me. Why don't you call them and say "look either you folks take care of my problem or I'm gonna sue you"!
2006-10-01 15:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jessica,
Contact the Home inspectionCompany!
Contact your realtor
Get an attorney!!!
2006-10-01 04:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by -------- 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is...you can bring lawsuite against him UNLESS there were disclaimers in the contract...there usually are. Good luck
2006-10-01 04:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋