A supplier delivers special-order windows to the site, but the contract does not list when material payments are due. What should be checked?
Correct Answer
C) Payment schedule.
Material payment timing should be controlled by the written contract payment schedule and value delivered.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Material payment timing should be controlled by the written contract payment schedule and value delivered.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Assume the cheaper contract interpretation where a supplier delivers special-order windows to the site, but the contract does not list, and leave the written scope conflict unresolved.
Assume the cheaper contract interpretation where a supplier delivers special-order windows to the site, but the contract does not list, and leave the written scope conflict unresolved. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Option B: Let the field crew sort out the paperwork later where a supplier delivers special-order windows to the site, but the contract does not list, instead of issuing the clarification before pricing the work.
Let the field crew sort out the paperwork later where a supplier delivers special-order windows to the site, but the contract does not list, instead of issuing the clarification before pricing the work. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Option D: A supplier quote that is not tied to the contract payment schedule.
A supplier quote that is not tied to the contract payment schedule. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Memory Technique
Material Payment Terms square for Reviewing Invoice: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Material payment terms from CSLB 2026 Law Book; CSLB Home Improvement Contracts / B&P Code Section 7159 home improvement contract requirements; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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