Colorado
Related: About this forumNew scam in CO: I do not know how widespread this BS is, but wanted to
let everyone know.
A friend called me last night, fuming about an unexpected $500 extra bill as she is trying to get a new furnace. The company (years ago, I knew the owner, and he was a jerk when I knew him, but I did not know he was a total sleaze!) told her that it is CO law that any building built before 1983 must be checked for asbestos.Testing is $480. Remediation is, of course, extra.
Well, I immediately got online, and, guess what, there is no such law. Certified asbestos testing MUST be done in cases of remodel, renovation, or demolition (anything that requires a permit). The assholes finally admitted thry lied about the testing being required. I am waiting to see if she gets her money back before I take the company down.
SharonClark
(10,351 posts)Keep exposing these jerks.
niyad
(120,662 posts)are so many out there. And I tend to get really annoyed when they try to scam people I know.
Demovictory9
(33,961 posts)Think. Again.
(19,040 posts)And yes, wait to see if she gets her money back, but then even if she does, TAKE THEM DOWN!