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Home > Blog > The Importance of Payment Bonds
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

The Importance of Payment Bonds

Money pilesOften, contracts involve more than just the contract owner and the contractor. Contractors may engage subcontractors and suppliers in various capacities.

Failing to compensate subcontractors and suppliers may open the contractor to potential risks. An important aspect of surety bonds is how they may govern compensation of subcontracting parties.

Surety Bonding and Subcontractor Payments

A special type of surety bond is a payment bond. These bonds guarantee that contractors will pay their subcontractors and suppliers. Contractors may have to pay subcontractors according to both the bond’s stipulations and labor laws. If they fail to pay, subcontractors might have legal resources against the contractor.

A surety bond guarantees that contractors will complete the contract according to the owner’s needs. If they fail to do so, the contract’s owner can file a claim against the bond. The bond company then compensates the contract’s owner for lost costs. The surety bond holder then has to compensate the surety bond company for this payment.

If a contractor neglects to pay their subcontractors, a similar process might occur. In this case, the subcontractor functions as the owner of a contract. The subcontractor can file a claim on the payment bond. The surety company will then ensure that the subcontractors receive their payment.

Why are Payment Bonds Important?

Understanding the different effects of bonds is sometimes confusing. However, contractors should never underestimate the protection that payment bonds can offer. Since they help ensure that parties in a contract receive payment, they can serve as valuable safeguards.

  • Regardless of whether they file a claim or not, a payment bond ensures that subcontractors will receive payment. They may therefore be more willing to lend their services to the contractor. Indeed, some subcontractors may only agree to work with a contractor if they carry bonds.
  • Payment bonds not only guarantee payment. They also may guarantee that the payments will meet all regulations required by labor standards.
  • By guaranteeing payment, contractors can help eliminate debt that may result from a job. They often provide incentives for contractors to manage their finances.

When applying for a payment bond, contractors should guarantee that they will meet the needs of their contract owners and subcontractors. At the end of the day, every responsible party must receive payment if they complete their work accordingly. The correct payment bond will make it easier for all parties in a contract to get the correct payment.

Do you need a surety bond? Let us help. Call R.V. Johnson Insurance at 772-287-3366 for a free quote on a payment bond.

Posted 1:36 PM

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