Must the tenant receive a certificate?
In Flanders, an existing asbestos certificate must be provided to the tenant. OVAM also mentions a 2030 measure for new leases, linked to an ongoing decree amendment. This is not a general requirement already in force today.
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How should you report a suspect material?
Write to the landlord with the room, location, observed condition and any work underway. Request available reports and a response about assessing the material. Do not send a sample taken yourself. Keep correspondence and notify the building manager if the area appears shared.
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Who pays, and can rent be withheld?
This guide cannot allocate costs or decide whether rent may be withheld. Ask a regional tenant advice service or lawyer to review the lease, the cause and the responses received. Discuss health concerns with a doctor; a housing dispute follows a separate process.
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