Comments on: Should I retain legal counsel before I talk with the landlord ?

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:11:07 +0000

She can’t retaliate when a bad report is filed against her. If she retaliates, you can go to a lower court and file a legal case against her.

By: Rana Garrett

Rana Garrett — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:06:40 +0000

Hi, I’m renting a house for 6 months now, found out recently that there is asbestos all over the pipes in the basement extending from furnace. A lot of it has started peeling and shredding. Another problem is the ceiling is low so there is a risk of bumping your head which I and my daughter has done. The landlord did not mention the asbestos when he showed me the house. I do not know what it even looks like. I had a plumber over and he told me that it was asbestos. Next problem, NOBODY can give me an answer as to what is landlords responsibility with the removal/covering this. I have contacted the EPA building inspector, and local health Dept with no answer. Landlord sd he is gonna cover it up with duct tape!!!! Is this legal??? And I still have 4 months on my lease and want to move. When the heat is running that can not b safe. Please advise me.

By: jeffrey

jeffrey — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:21:51 +0000

is it legal for a land lord to rent a bldg with asbestos in side the buliding all of in the building have come into contact with this stuff . it is on the inside and not covered ,, some of us have bin exposed for more than 3 years, this is a commerical building,

By: anon

anon — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:45:58 +0000

Yes, asbestos is dangerous! And yes, consult an attorney!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:23:54 +0000

Well, asbestos is not good to have within the living environment. But just because there is asbestos, it doesn’t mean that there is an immediate danger to you. Many older buildings will have asbestos within several different building materials, from shingles to insulation. Removing asbestos from the rental can be costly and difficult. EPA trained and certified companies will come in and quaranteen the area- then carefully remove the asbestos insulation or material. To have this done will be an extremely expensive process for the landlord. Removing asbestos is not a legal requirement, unless the are is going to be disturbed for renovation purposes. So, if its in place, its probably not a real hazard unless it is constantly getting bumped or touched.
I understand your concern, but I’m not aware of any legal requirement for a landlord to remove asbestos from a property. It only applies when the property is being renovated.