Tenant rights · Environmental hazards
Renovation work can turn a home into a source of uncertainty. If construction, suspected asbestos disturbance or a prolonged remediation project has disrupted your tenancy, the Law Offices of Jonathan D. Winters can evaluate the repair history, relocation arrangements and harm you have experienced.
Experience with displacement during remediation
In Birman v. Queen Surf Owners Association Inc., the California Bar Journal reported an $859,478 award involving a tenant displaced after water damage during mold and asbestos remediation. The publication identifies Jonathan D. Winters as the plaintiff’s attorney.
Read the June 2008 California Bar Journal report. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What the firm reviews
- Notices about renovation, testing, remediation and access to your home.
- Photographs, inspection reports and communications about dust or damaged materials.
- Temporary housing expenses, property damage and interruption of daily life.
- The landlord’s response and the timeline for a safe return.
Preserve records you already have. Do not disturb suspected asbestos-containing materials to collect evidence.
Does suspected asbestos automatically establish a claim?
No. The material involved, work performed, exposure evidence, responsibility and resulting harm all need evaluation. A legal consultation can help identify what further records or professional assessment may be useful.
For related concerns, see mold and water damage and tenant habitability.