After paying a progress draw, what release should the contractor provide for claimants paid for that portion of the work?
Correct Answer
B) An unconditional release signed by each claimant paid for the portion released.
CSLB guidance says that after payment, the contractor should provide an unconditional release signed by each claimant paid for the portion of the work being released.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
CSLB guidance says that after payment, the contractor should provide an unconditional release signed by each claimant paid for the portion of the work being released.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Release payment based only on the contractor's assurance where the file follows paying a progress draw, without verifying the claimant documents before payment.
Release payment based only on the contractor's assurance where the file follows paying a progress draw, without verifying the claimant documents before payment. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option C: A new preliminary notice from every claimant already paid, and use that notice as the final payment release.
A new preliminary notice from every claimant already paid, and use that notice as the final payment release. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Option D: A verbal statement that all project parties are satisfied.
A verbal statement that all project parties are satisfied. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for lien releases.
Memory Technique
When cslb clashes with guidance, let the contract speak before Closing Out.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Lien releases from CSLB Mechanics Lien guidance; California Civil Code / California Civil Code lien release forms; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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