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Can I Sue My Landlord for Asbestos?<\/h1>\n\n
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Asbestos exposure in rental properties can lead to significant health issues, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Because of this, landlords are legally obligated to disclose the presence of asbestos. Failure to do so can result in lawsuits for breach of the lease contract, breach of the implied warranty of habitability, and negligence. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

While the presence of asbestos might not be enough on its own, you can sue your landlord if they knowingly or negligently failed to disclose its existence and you suffered from asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n

Asbestos exposure can lead to serious \u2014 even terminal \u2014 health conditions. If you have developed health problems or are concerned about health risks relating to asbestos-containing materials<\/span> in your rental unit, legal help is available. An asbestos lawyer<\/a>\u00a0near you\u00a0can explain your rights and evaluate your landlord\u2019s actions (or inactions) to determine whether you have a valid claim.<\/p>\n

Is Asbestos Illegal in Rental Properties?<\/h2>\n

In new constructions, asbestos has been nearly banned thanks to a federal law<\/span>, the Clean Air Act of 1970<\/a> (CAA), which is implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Moreover, asbestos regulations are strict about proper methods for asbestos removal<\/span>.<\/p>\n

States have enacted strong landlord-tenant laws which:<\/p>\n