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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a roof leak several months ago that damaged our old-school drop-down ceiling tiles.  Several tiles have signs of water damage and some have cracked or crumbled.  I had the landlord send someone to test for mold months ago and the results came clear so I thought everything was fine.  But a few respiratory illnesses later I finally am realizing that these types of tiles can have asbestos.  I am trying to find someone reputable to test them at my own expense.  One of the companies I contacted said I would need the landlord's permission.  However this same landlord has already given us notice to leave (separate matter we are already addressing) partly because we were squeaky wheels about the roof leak.  Please can someone help me figure out if there is asbestos in a professional and safe manner.  If I take it to the landlord, they will probably swiftly remove the tiles in question- a) causing further disturbances b) we will never know if we have been exposed c) the battle with our landlords will step-up even more.  Can someone recommend a professional, and can anyone advise about the need for landlord permission (one company told me it would be stealing from the landlord to take a sample, even though the tiles are already crumbling apart).  I really need to address this issue ASAP as we have small children.  Any ideas?[/quote]

OP  You have retaliation written all over this letter.  Even if the tiles contain asbestos or vermiculite the minor exposure you have had is not going to cause the problems you describe.  You have the landlord's permission to leave and you should do so as quickly as possible.[/quote]

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