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    California: Conditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment

    The form for closing out a California job when the final payment has not landed yet. Takes effect only when the check clears. Civ. Code 8136.

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    When to use this

    • •Final payment on a California job, money not yet cleared
    • •Closing out and being asked to sign first
    • •Retention still outstanding at final account

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