New 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.
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