Toxins and Property Damage

During the manufacturing process toxins often are put into the air and put into the ground. This is not legal, but manufacturers are concerned with their quota and not the damage that is being done. This is unsafe for the homeowners near these sites and it can affect the value of their home, the resale value and in some cases the home cannot be sold.

Property Owners Standing Up Against Toxic Substances

Homeowners that are affected by toxic substances face the possible loss of the value of their home and their health. When real property owners are affected by the same toxic substances and join together they can hold the manufacturer accountable with a class action lawsuit.

• Chemical Toxins: Manufacturing or agricultural chemical toxins when not contained can contaminate nearby properties. Manufacturing and municipal dump sites can both have an extremely serious impact on surrounding properties, including water sources.
• Pesticide Contaminants: The use of pesticides is not uncommon by Municipalities, pest control companies and for agricultural concerns. This is poison and it needs to be handled carefully to avoid contamination of properties, which destroys the property, lowers property values, by making it unusable or livable and can be a health hazard.
• Radiation Dangers: Utility nuclear power plants, labs and other companies working with radioactive materials have the responsibility and are well regulated. They are responsible for any contamination or the damages caused by non-contaminants.

Living near a business that has pollutants can have an impact on property values and it can be an unsafe place to live. Living downhill from one of these sites, when they do not follow the strict regulations can have an extreme impact, including polluting the water source and can be a health hazard. If your property has been caused damage by contaminants, please call Ehline Law to discuss the situation.