A supplier delivers special-order windows, but the payment schedule does not address material payment timing. What should be checked?
Correct Answer
B) 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: Written contract.
Written contract. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Option C: Allowance math.
Allowance math. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Option D: Approval came late.
Approval came late. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for material payment terms.
Memory Technique
When timing clashes with controlled, let the contract speak before Reviewing Invoice.
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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