Liability for asbestos complaints | Free legal advice

Questioner

In a prospectus, the housing association talks about replacing the asbestos-containing sewerage in the bathroom and toilet. Removing all asbestos-containing subfloors from the bathroom, kitchen and toilet. Removing the asbestos-containing ventilation ducts. Since we moved here 7 years ago, my son and I have had respiratory problems. And I have recently been diagnosed with asthma. Is it possible that these health problems can be attributed to the asbestos in the house. And can I hold the housing association liable for any health complaints in the (near) future that are related to asbestos, even if I have moved soon?

Lawyer

It is possible that there is a relationship between the asbestos and your health complaints. You will have to prove that, namely that the landlord knew or should have known the defect (asbestos). The landlord is then liable for the consequential damage (health complaints), even if you have moved, but it will then be difficult to prove it to someone else.