Asbestos ban
In June 2019, the Senate rejected the bill that would ban asbestos roofs from 31 December 2024. The majority of the Senate is in favour of a ban on asbestos roofs, but believes that the government has acted too hastily and too rigorously. It was feared that replacing asbestos roofs would be impossible and unaffordable for many homeowners. Now that the bill has been rejected, insurers must assess for themselves how they deal with asbestos roofs. The youngest asbestos roof is more than 30 years old and therefore depreciated. This may be a reason for some insurers not to pay out more or only part of the value of the roof in the event of damage.