Both lead paint and asbestos are serious health hazards that are commonly found in homes constructed prior to 1978. If you rent an apartment or house with either substance present, you have certain rights–and a violation of those rights could entitle you to legal remedies.
Sue My Landlord has a long history of representing tenants who have their rights violated by landlords. We are especially passionate about fighting for those who have been exposed to lead and asbestos due to the lifelong health effects they can cause. In fact, exposure to these materials may also be grounds to pursue a claim with a Colorado unsafe living conditions attorney if your landlord failed to comply with state or federal safety regulations.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with our lead paint and asbestos attorneys in Colorado if your landlord failed to disclose the presence of lead or asbestos in your apartment or neglected their duty to properly monitor, maintain, or remove these hazardous materials.
Your Right to a Home Without Lead Paint and Asbestos
Both Colorado and federal laws contain provisions designed to protect you from unexpected exposure to lead and asbestos when renting a property. Specifically:
- If your rental unit contains lead paint, your landlord must provide an EPA-approved pamphlet called “Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home.”
- The landlord must also provide a completed lead disclosure form prior to the time that you sign your lease, and it must include both test results and clear documentation of any known lead hazards
- If your rental unit contains asbestos, Colorado regulations require your landlord to inform you about the known material in which the asbestos was found, and must provide copies of inspection and test results
- Landlords who rent out units with lead and asbestos must maintain a regular monitoring schedule to ensure that lead paint remains intact with no peeling and that materials containing asbestos remain undamaged
- If there is deterioration or problems that enhance the risk of exposure, then your landlord may be required to take steps to renovate and make repairs to remove the danger
If your landlord fails to fulfill any of those rights, they can be made to fix the situation in your apartment and can be required to compensate you for any damage done to your health and safety that results.
Seeking a Colorado Lead Paint and Asbestos Attorney
While any serious health and safety issues in your apartment are unacceptable and entitle you to pursue legal remedies, the stakes are especially high because of the tremendous dangers that lead and asbestos can pose.
Asbestos is linked to a significant risk of developing certain cancers, while lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system and impair cognitive function and development, especially for children. Anemia, kidney damage, and high blood pressure can also result from lead exposure and can be a serious health code violation.
At Sue My Landlord, we are very familiar with the potential risks, as well as with the laws protecting tenants. We can help you from day one to:
- Understand what the law says about asbestos and lead exposure in Colorado rental properties
- Determine the extent of damage caused by exposure
- Gather evidence needed to prove exposure
- Determine what legal recourse to pursue, such as breaking your lease, filing a civil lawsuit, or taking other legal action
At every step, we will advocate for you to ensure you understand and enforce your rights.
Contact a Lead Paint and Asbestos Lawyer in Colorado If You’ve Been Exposed
The long-term effects of lead and asbestos exposure can become worse with prolonged exposure, so don’t hesitate to get the legal help you need if your living conditions are putting you at risk.
Call Sue My Landlord today at (720) 783-7368 to schedule your free consultation with a Colorado lead paint and asbestos attorney to ensure your living environment is safe and you’re compensated for any damage done.
