A release form states it is final, but the claimant is still owed retainage. What should be corrected?
Correct Answer
A) Release type.
Release status should match the payment and remaining amounts; a final release should not conflict with unpaid retainage.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Release status should match the payment and remaining amounts; a final release should not conflict with unpaid retainage.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Additional-insured status.
Additional-insured status. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien release scope.
Option C: Lien release delivery.
Lien release delivery. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien release scope.
Option D: Tool bin.
Tool bin. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien release scope.
Memory Technique
When status clashes with match, let the contract speak before Reviewing Final.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Lien release scope from CSLB Conditional and Unconditional Waiver and Release Forms. / California Civil Code waiver and release forms; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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