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# Can owners take care of their own furnace and water heating repairs?

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## What do you think? Question:

We have a small 6 owner association in Rhode Island. Is it possible to have the owners take care of their own repair and replacement on water heaters and furnaces? Is this legal?

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## What do you think? Answers (11)

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