Which bond protects the property owner from potential loss due to a contractor's failure to fulfill their obligations?

A performance bond is designed specifically to protect the property owner by ensuring that the contractor will complete the work as agreed upon. If the contractor fails to fulfill their obligations, the performance bond provides financial assurance that the property owner can recover losses associated with the uncompleted work or subpar performance. This bond helps to mitigate the risk that the property owner takes when hiring a contractor, as it guarantees that there are funds available to cover costs associated with hiring another contractor to finish the job or to rectify any inadequate work.

In contrast, liability bonds typically protect the contractor from being held liable for certain risks associated with their work, and common law bonds are not specific types of bonds recognized in construction contexts. Retainage bonds involve holding back a portion of payment until the project is complete; while they do provide some protection, they do not directly ensure contract completion like a performance bond.