Protection
License bonds
Every licensed Arizona contractor posts a license bond. Knowing how it works helps if a pool project goes wrong.
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What it is
The Registrar of Contractors says licensees post a bond from $4,250 to $100,000, as cash, a certificate of deposit, or a surety bond.
Claims
To collect from a surety bond you file a written claim with the surety. The ROC says lawsuits against license bonds must start within two years after the act the claim is based on.
Act promptly
The ROC notes bonds can be depleted by other claims.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
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