Already suffering from a grinding recession, Florida's 3,000 home inspectors, and a growing legion of mold inspectors, face a Catch 22 next summer when they are required for the first time to obtain a state license.The Legislature set the July 1, 2010, deadline two years ago without appropriating any money for the massive new program. Today, even if a home inspector can prove he has 250 hours of training, and is willing to undergo a background check and pay the maximum $200 license fee set by law, there are no licenses available and no regulations to follow.
Still, builders and inspectors in Lee County say the new regulations will pay off in better quality work for customers.

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