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Can owners perform unlicensed work to save on community bills?
Mr X, serves on a condo board committee that is working to replace a clubhouse ceiling. "We would like to do the electrical work ourselves," he said, to save the association money. The volunteers are not licensed in Florida. Would an association be violating local or state laws by having unlicensed owners or volunteers perform electrical, plumbing or similar work?
The association has an obligation to comply with all local codes and state laws, which likely require the association to obtain permits for electrical and plumbing work. As such, the contractors performing the work would need to be licensed in Florida to obtain permits. Also, boards have a fiduciary duty to unit owners, including an obligation to ensure that work on common areas is performed by qualified professionals. In addition, an association's governing documents may require that the work be performed by licensed and insured individuals.