Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Asbestos Siding

If I am purchasing a home as income property and it has asbestos siding. It is not chipping or peeling, I just wanted to cover it with vinyl siding. What would I need to do? Do I have to remove the asbestos siding first or can I side over it with vinyl? Can I paint it? If I have to remove it, how much would it cost and how could I dispose of it?


Asked on 9/20/08, 3:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Asbestos Siding

The rule in treating asbestos for rental of a property is to remove it or encapsulate it. If the cost is not prohibitive, I would replace the siding now. I would suggest you get an estimate for the removal and replacement and factor it into your price for the home.

I cannot tell you the cost but a siding company should be able to do it without much difficulty, since they frequently encounter this problem.

If you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 9/20/08, 4:24 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Asbestos Siding

As a business decision and as legal decision, unless you want to remove the asbestos, I would hope the seller is giving it away; this is a legal and financial gamble: the decision is yours. There are specialized licensed companies that will give you a quote.

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Answered on 9/20/08, 7:16 pm


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