Comments on: Is a real estate agent held accountable if he or she sells a home cantaining Asbestos?

By: hexeliebe

hexeliebe — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:28:25 +0000

Although slomo is correct, the statute of limitations for disclosure has long ago passed in all 50 states. You have no cause of action.

By: shlomoshitstain

shlomoshitstain — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:21:32 +0000

Most states have disclosure laws which may have been in effect in 1987, but maybe not where you live.
Irrespective, you probably had a home inspection as part of your loan deal. If your inspector missed it, your cause of action is against him, not the agent.
In any event, the statute of limitations has long passed you by here. It’s contractual, not tort law, that applies.

By: Razor Jim

Razor Jim — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:09:32 +0000

No its up to the buyer to have it checked out. “let the buyer beware”. On the other hand if the agent knew that it had asbestos and still didn’t tell you then you have a valid case against them.

By: Think4Yourself

Think4Yourself — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:46:23 +0000

No. If you hired an inspector, the inspector MAY be liable. If you didn’t, it MAY be your problem.

By: ohiofirefighter42

ohiofirefighter42 — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:42:21 +0000

No the real estate agent would have been responsible to tell you if he knew about it. But he has no responsibility to inspect the home. Its a buyer beware transaction