I am living in a rental home and found out that our house has asbestos in and around it. We were never informed by our landlords before we moved in that there was any asbestos. I have brought it up to our landlords a few different times and she acts like it is no big deal. So I know she knew about it. Is this leagal?
2007-11-05 10:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by melon 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Nearly every house built before 1960 has asbestos in it somewhere. Asbestos was a commonly used product at that time, due to its fire resistance capabilities. It is not illegal to have asbestos in a home and/or rental property, and it is not dangerous as long as it is 'encapsulated', such as in exterior asbestos siding or interior floor tiles.
2007-11-05 10:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Check the regulations in your state. The State of California requires that certain landlords disclose the presence of asbestos containing materials in the buildings which they rent out. This disclosure requirement pertains only to post 1978 construction.
2007-11-05 10:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Asbestos is present in a lot of older homes in the form of textured ceilings - it only becomes a problem if it is deteriorating and entering the air as dust. A coat of paint will keep it in place.
2007-11-05 10:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just found out the house I rent has asbestos flooring on my kitchen counters. We have lived here 6 yr. and I found this out when I showed a friend the black stuff coming out of the cracks in it. My husband was diagnose with cancer last year and wondering if this could be assc. with this.
2016-01-07 10:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its also present in older floor tile. The only problem is when its removed - then precautions must be taken.
2007-11-05 10:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact your city offices first thing in the morning and find out. This is serious and could affect your health.
2007-11-05 10:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check the laws in your state. I am sure you will find something about disclosure.
2007-11-05 10:51:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋