Radon and Tenant

More than one-third of all housing units in the U.S. are rental units. Most of these are either single family houses or apartments located below the third floor of a building.


You can ask the building owner whether or not the building has been tested for radon. If so, you can ask for a copy of the test results.

If you are unable to determine whether the building has been tested for radon, you can request the owner to schedule the test or you can schedule the test yourself.

If high results are indicated from the radon testing, EPA recommends that you inform the building owner in writing. In most states, owners are generally required to maintain their properties "habitable" - safe and fit for people to live in.

EPA suggests that if you live in an apartment building, that you can share your radon information with other residents. Moreover, other residents may wish to test their own units and/or to discuss the matter with the building's owner.

EPA also suggests that if you are concerned that a radon problem in your building is not being fixed, you may want to get more information or advice. For example, you can contact the Minnesota Department of Health (Phone: 651-201-4601).

Building owners in Minnesota are not legally required to reduce radon from their properties.

EPA suggests that radon mitigation costs between $500 and $2500 for a single family home. For a larger building, the costs will depend on the size and other characteristics of the building.

Please call ASK Analytic Services (952/888-7166) for a radon testing quote, either short-term (48 hours) or long-term (greater than 90 days).

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