Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Asbestos
When selling a condominium is it required to disclose abestos is in drywall tape adhesive if asbestos is incapsulated?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Asbestos
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You are required to disclose any known defects or anything that would materially affect the value of the unit. Under the key case of Johnson v. Davis, you can be sued for failure to disclose which could prove very costly.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Asbestos
Yes.