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Asbestos roof

I purchased a 77 year old home in May 2002. An inspection was done and the report states that the roof is asphalt/fiberglass. I was told it would need to be replaced. I have since found out that the roof has asbestos tiles which needs to be removed by an EPA certified contractor( extemelt expensive). Do I have any recourse against the inspector for missing what two other people were able to see just by looking at the roof?


Asked on 4/11/03, 8:39 pm

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Kenneth J. Ashman Ashman Law Offices, LLC

Re: Asbestos roof

According to what you wrote, you have a claim for negligent inspection, the damages for which are the cost of the removal by the EPA expert.

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Answered on 4/14/03, 11:35 am
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: Asbestos roof

Yes, probably you do have a claim against the inspector.

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Answered on 4/13/03, 11:22 am


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