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Surety Bonds

What is an Appeal Bond?

What is an Appeal Bond?

An appeal bond is required of a petitioner to set aside a judgment or execution from which the other party may be made whole if the action is unsuccessful. These bonds help protect the court from frivolous appeals that cost the court time and money. Appeals are always posted by the losing party in a…

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What is a Subdivision Bond?

A subdivision bond is typically purchased by a landowner or developer when upgrades and/or changes are required by a local government authority. It guarantees the work is completed according to the terms set forth. In the agreement with the city, township, or municipality. Examples of Subdivision Bonds These bonds provide financial assurance that the landowner will…

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Surety Bond Use In Everyday Life

Surety bonds are a part of everyday life.  Many individuals don’t understand the concept of bonds and how they are used to protect parties entering into a contract with one another.  In basic terms a surety bonds are a binding legal agreement that offer financial guarantees to the parties involved in a multitude of contracts. …

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Types of Contract Bond In Construction

Contract Bond Types Contractor License Bond: Purchasing a contractor license bond is almost always a requirement of contractors before they are licensed to work on construction projects.  Depending on the laws within the state, county, city or even subdivision a contractor license bond could be required.  Without the necessary contractor license bond in place the…

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Checklist To Evaluate Contractors

Looking for a professional contractor for commercial or residential construction projects can be all consuming.  There are steps that need to be followed to ensure that the contractor you are hiring can meet the performance expectations while staying on time and within budget.  In order to evaluate the contractor’s ability to accomplish this you must…

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Comparing Licensed, Bonded and Insured Contractors

What exactly is the difference between a contractor that is licensed, one that is bonded and/or one that is insured?  Competition in the construction industry is brutal.  Wading through contractors to determine the most qualified individual at the most reasonable price leaves many consumers baffled. Where can consumers skimp and where shouldn’t they when it…

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