# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426a: Sec. 20-426a. Posting of bond by contractor

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-426a

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426a
- **Heading:** Sec. 20-426a. Posting of bond by contractor
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 20 / Chapter 400 / Section 20-426a

## Text

(b) Any person who may be damaged by the failure of a contractor to account for all funds deposited with the contractor may proceed on such bond against the obligor or surety thereon, or both, to recover damages.

(c) Such bond shall be in such form as the commissioner may require and shall be in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars. The commissioner may require the contractor to provide from time to time proof that the bond is in full force and effect.

(d) Any surety issuing a bond in compliance with this section, section 20-422 , subsection (b) of section 20-426 and subsection (b) of section 20-427 shall notify the commissioner within thirty days after the expiration or termination of such bond that such bond has expired or terminated and has not been renewed or reissued.

(e) The bond required by this section may be released by the commissioner twelve months after the contractor ceases to be registered, if there are no claims pending against the bond.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-419 Sec. 20-419. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-419.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420 Sec. 20-420. Certificate of registration of contractors and salesperson required. Requirements for contractors performing radon mitigation, removal or replacement of residential underground heating oil tank storage systems and gas hearth product work. Application by retail establishment for certificate of registration as salesperson for its employees. Duty to update application information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-420a Sec. 20-420a. Procedures for registration. Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-420a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-421 Sec. 20-421. Application for certificate of registration as home improvement contractor or salesman. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-421.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-423 Sec. 20-423. Hearing on denial of certificate. Subsequent application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-423.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-424 Sec. 20-424. Investigations. Powers of commissioner. Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-424.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426 Sec. 20-426. Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration; grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-426.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-426a Sec. 20-426a. Posting of bond by contractor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-426a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-427 Sec. 20-427. Holder to exhibit and advertise certificate, when. Prohibited acts. Penalties. Certificates generally not transferable. Expiration. Renewal. Building permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-427.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-428 Sec. 20-428. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-428.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-429 Sec. 20-429. Required contract provisions. Negative option provisions prohibited. Contract considered home solicitation sale. Contractor-financed contract. Recovery of payment for work performed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-429.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-432 Sec. 20-432. Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T20_C400_S20-432.md)

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