While it is true that if the asbestos does not become friable it is not an immediate threat, as I, yourself, and others have said above, the risk is not mitigated.   

., wow.Your earnest money looks to be under no threat whatsoever, so unless you need it straight away to buy an even better deal, what's your real hurry?

What we have had is a lot of former homeowners (and their attorneys) whom are fond of thinly veiled threats and tough talk.

(It kind of takes the rug out from under their potential threat.)

(something with a clear safety threat of course).

Don't be intimidated by tenant threats, if you are in this business , they will always be part of it.

While I have not done one yet, I believe the threat of losing a free place to live will keep the tenants in line.  

The threat and official move to evict might be enough to get her to shape up.

I am a landlord risking my future on strangers.I would never put my personal business or the rest of my tenants at risk by accepting any applicant I believe will be a financial or physical threat.

This is troubling at best and potentially a serious threat.