Condo Building manager requires Certificate of insurance for handyman work (construction, disadvantages)

[macno0b]

I'm having my handyman doing some work at my condo, painting, moving the door and some minor work. I let the door person know and he lets my handyman in in the last few days. The project is almost done. Now, the door person asked me to send the certificate of insurance to the manager of the building and notify the manager in advance every time he comes.

My handyman is a "on demand Mexican construction worker". He does not have insurance. I have no idea what to do now. Please advise.

[DMenscha]

Tell the manager that your handyman is covered under your homeowners insurance. It might actually be true.

[Restrain]

Go to your insurance company and get a contractors liability policy as you are legally the contractor.

The condo management is concerned about liability. Whether it can actually require this is questionable, but the HOA can set any rules it wants.

[Hemlock140]

Sounds normal to me, and one of the disadvantages of a condo. With anyone doing work on your unit, an accident or faulty work can cause damage to not only your unit but others that are attached. Read the HOA rules and regulations,
it should be in there. If not, they can't really enforce it. Some will even require any work to be done by a licensed contractor.