A property manager wants his son to perform maintenance on the managed property. Which item is NOT required to be provided to the owner?

• A. Proof that the son is a licensed and bonded contractor
• B. Proof that the son is licensed
• C. Proof that the son is bonded
• D. Proof that the son has workers' compensation coverage

Answer: (A)

When a property manager hires someone to do maintenance, the owner needs assurances about legality and safety. The key items are that the person performing the work is properly licensed (if a license is required for the type of work) and that they carry workers’ compensation coverage to protect the owner from liability if an injury occurs on the job. Bonding is not a standard requirement for routine maintenance in this context, so providing proof that the person is both licensed and bonded isn’t something the owner must receive. Therefore, the item stating that the son is a licensed and bonded contractor is the one not required to be provided.