Property In France Asbestos in Roofspace a Hidden Defect 12th Apr 2022 A buyer of a French property later discovers asbestos in the roofspace during conversion works. Since 1997 the use of asbestos in properties in France has been forbidden. Nevertheless, prior to the 1970s its use was widespread, and asbestos is still present in many homes. Accessible with a Premium Subscription Log in or subscribe to read the full article. Subscribe Login Share this article: X Facebook LinkedIn Email