[WSBARP] Contractor bond question

[Craig Gourley]

Have not proceeded past the initial question so I have not seen the bond.   I thought maybe there was a bright line answer like maybe only work performed during the coverage period was typically covered or maybe all work performed based on a contract entered into while the bond was in force.  Something like that.  I figured there were a few attorneys that represent bonding companies on the list that might weigh in.

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Lynn Clare
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 12:35 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Contractor bond question

Craig

What does the bonding company say? Even better, what does the BOND say?

Lynn Clare
Clare Law Firm, PLLC

On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:12 PM Craig Gourley <craig at glgmail.com<mailto:craig at glgmail.com>> wrote:
Construction bond gurus.  I have a client with a contractor bond question that I hope someone has addressed previously and can share the knowledge.  Hapless homeowner hires sneaky contractor for a remodel.  Hapless pays the contractor in advance. Contractor works a couple of days and disappears.  Hapless would like to go after the bond.  So far a common and predictable outcome.  Now the fun part.  Contractor was suspended by L&I in April.  Contract was signed on June 8 for work to start June 16. Bond expired on June 13th.   Nutshell, unlicensed contractor signs a contract while the bond is in effect but starts work after it expired.  Any bond coverage?   Why does this feel like a bar question?

B. Craig Gourley
GOURLEY LAW GROUP
THE EXCHANGE CONNECTION
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