A two-week owner delay pushes drywall start and threatens the completion date. What document should the contractor prepare if the contract allows time changes only in writing?
Correct Answer
A) A written time-extension change order or contract amendment.
When the contract requires written time changes, the contractor should document the time extension by written change order or amendment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
When the contract requires written time changes, the contractor should document the time extension by written change order or amendment.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: A private note in the superintendent's calendar only.
A private note in the superintendent's calendar only. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for schedule and time changes.
Option C: A final invoice with a new completion date typed at the bottom.
A final invoice with a new completion date typed at the bottom. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for schedule and time changes.
Option D: Put the change in field notes and obtain signatures after the work is complete.
Put the change in field notes and obtain signatures after the work is complete. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for schedule and time changes.
Memory Technique
When changes clashes with cslb, let the contract speak before Managing Residential.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Schedule and time changes from CSLB 2026 Law Book; California contracting practice / CSLB Law Book contract time and change documentation; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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