Selling a house with asbestos/radon?
Question by J.J.: Selling a house with asbestos/radon?
This house was built with asbestos felt for roofing padding. (1968)
It also has its own private well in Colorado which contains increased levels of Radon.
If an inspector tested positive for both, will the Realtor and house owner be obligated (Or law enforced) to tell any future home buyers that it has radon water/asbestos?
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Answer by Charles
Absolutely yes. Even if they don’t get their own inspector, you know about it, you have to tell.
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If you know you have to tell by law, inspector or not.
The asbestos is no big deal, it will not effect anyone. Radon exists everywhere, however, you might want to show test results proving the water is safe.
The roofing felt is not any sort of issue, since the asbestos is ‘encapsulated’ in the felt, as well as being outdoors. I would be surprised if any inspector tested ‘roofing felt’ for asbestos content.
Depending on the levels of radon in the well water, one may be required to disclose the levels, if the levels exceed EPA standards. The Realtor involved only is required to ask the seller if he is aware of any such situations. Disclosure is the responsibility of the seller.