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[RPPTL LandTen] Radon

Law Offices of Scott A. Frank P.A

Fri, Jun 5, 2015 6:23 PM

Good afternoon all. Quick question regarding radon (you know, that
paragraph we put in every document without actually reading it).

I have a client who owns an apartment building. He recently heard from one
of his tenants that there is high levels of radon in the apartment.
Landlord is deciding what to do, and wants to know what his exposure would
be, and I was wondering the same thing.

Is there any law out there placing liability on landlords for high radon
levels? Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Scott A. Frank

Attorney at Law

LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A.

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Good afternoon all. Quick question regarding radon (you know, that paragraph we put in every document without actually reading it). I have a client who owns an apartment building. He recently heard from one of his tenants that there is high levels of radon in the apartment. Landlord is deciding what to do, and wants to know what his exposure would be, and I was wondering the same thing. Is there any law out there placing liability on landlords for high radon levels? Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks. Scott A. Frank Attorney at Law LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A. 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 170 Boca Raton, FL 33487 p: (561) 826-5400 f: (561) 423-5721 <mailto:sfrank@saflaw.com> sfrank@saflaw.com If you believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service guidance, be advised that any federal tax advice contained in this written or electronic communication, including any attachments or enclosures, is not intended or written to be used and it cannot be used by any person or entity for the purpose of (i) avoiding any tax penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service or any other U.S. Federal taxing authority or agency or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.

Leonard Cabral

Sat, Jun 6, 2015 4:42 AM

From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Law Offices of Scott A. Frank P.A
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 2:23 PM
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Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Radon

Good afternoon all. Quick question regarding radon (you know, that paragraph we put in every document without actually reading it).

I have a client who owns an apartment building. He recently heard from one of his tenants that there is high levels of radon in the apartment. Landlord is deciding what to do, and wants to know what his exposure would be, and I was wondering the same thing.

Is there any law out there placing liability on landlords for high radon levels? Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Scott A. Frank
Attorney at Law

LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A.
5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 170
Boca Raton, FL 33487
p: (561) 826-5400
f: (561) 423-5721
sfrank@saflaw.com mailto:sfrank@saflaw.com

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What does the tenant consider high? The acceptable level is 4 pCi/l and I was unaware of any place in Florida that has the possibility of producing more than the acceptable level. I think that is why we put the radon paragraph in leases without any thought. Have the place tested first. From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Law Offices of Scott A. Frank P.A Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 2:23 PM To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee' Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Radon Good afternoon all. Quick question regarding radon (you know, that paragraph we put in every document without actually reading it). I have a client who owns an apartment building. He recently heard from one of his tenants that there is high levels of radon in the apartment. Landlord is deciding what to do, and wants to know what his exposure would be, and I was wondering the same thing. Is there any law out there placing liability on landlords for high radon levels? Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks. Scott A. Frank Attorney at Law LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A. 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 170 Boca Raton, FL 33487 p: (561) 826-5400 f: (561) 423-5721 sfrank@saflaw.com<mailto:sfrank@saflaw.com> If you believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service guidance, be advised that any federal tax advice contained in this written or electronic communication, including any attachments or enclosures, is not intended or written to be used and it cannot be used by any person or entity for the purpose of (i) avoiding any tax penalties that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Service or any other U.S. Federal taxing authority or agency or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.