Asbestos
Asbestos was added to many different types of building materials and products over the years; however it can be extremely hazardous, and you cannot tell if a material contains asbestos through a visual inspection.
Asbestos was widely used in the building industry so for properties built or refurbished before 2000, it is possible that they may contain some form of asbestos-containing material. If left undisturbed asbestos is safe.
Any tenant with concerns about possible asbestos in their home is encouraged to the contact the service and not attempt to resolve the issue themselves, and we would require tenants to seek advice before making alterations to their home.
How we identify, survey and, manage asbestos is set out in our Asbestos Management Standard.