Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DIY & Home Improvement

jeff47

(26,549 posts)

3. You only have to disclose it. You don't have to remove it.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 05:14 PM

Mar 2013

And the asbestos in the tile isn't friable - in fact it's damn near impossible to get it into a condition where you can inhale it.

Because of that, buyers may not be terribly scared if it's still present.

That being said, my advice to the OP would be to just go ahead and ask the insurance company. I would be astounded if they cared what you spent the money on now. Just keep in mind they won't pay for that flooring to be removed in any future claim.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Asbestos in vinyl- insurance question [View all] vanlassie Mar 2013 OP

Since you will know the asbestos is still in your home, if you sell it, you will have sinkingfeeling Mar 2013 #1

Yeah, there's that. But would every buyer insist on that? vanlassie Mar 2013 #2

You only have to disclose it. You don't have to remove it. jeff47 Mar 2013 #3

Take the vinyl out yourself. ret5hd Mar 2013 #4

Thanks for the advice... All good! vanlassie Mar 2013 #5

Now I'm thinking that I could leave it, and then prior to any future sale, vanlassie Mar 2013 #6