Asbestos in home for sale

[Sylvia H.]

Hey everyone. I found a really nice two unit that I wanted to put an offer on until I read the disclosures. Basement has lose torn asbestos wrapping around the furnace pipes.  Seller does not want to remove, lender won’t escrow for it or close with that environmental hazard in the home. Has anyone ever encountered this problem and how did you deal with it. Other than that it’s a gorgeous home. Thanks 

[Bruce Woodruff]

Quote from @Matthew Paul:

Wrap it in Saran wrap 

 Ahaha, well yes you can encapsulate it but that would be a bit of a stretch.... :-)