Does Your Apartment Contain Dangerous Levels of Asbestos?

Asbestos was commonly used in home and apartment construction prior to the 1980s. As a result, many apartments today still contain high levels of asbestos. Moreover, after thirty years or more of wear-and-tear, that asbestos is beginning to become dangerously friable. In fact, for the Gilford Gardens complex in Indian River County, Florida, asbestos concerns prompted the county commissioners to condemn the complex, calling the structure “an unsafe nuisance that draws criminal activity.” Upon further investigation, complex owners learned that asbestos removal costs exceeded $10,000!

Costs like these make it no wonder that many apartment owners practice a policy of see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil when it comes to asbestos. Of course, burying their head in the sand is hardly a solution, particularly for the tenants who live at risk of asbestos poisoning. If you’re concerned that your apartment might contain dangerous amounts of friable asbestos, contact the asbestos experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.