Asbestos can be present in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000, including residential properties that have common areas such as foyers, corridors, lifts, and staircases. Property management companies and landlords have a duty to manage asbestos in their buildings to prevent harm to anyone who works on the building or to building occupants. Failure to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) can lead to legal and financial consequences.