Public WorksQuestion 585 of 1605
On a California public works project, a subcontractor who has not been paid wishes to file a stop payment notice against funds held by the awarding body. The notice must generally be served no later than how many days after recording of a notice of completion or cessation?
a.30 days
b.60 days
c.90 days
d.120 days
Explanation
Under Civil Code §9356 and §9558, a claimant other than the direct contractor must serve a stop payment notice within 30 days after recording of a notice of completion, acceptance, or cessation on a public work; if no such notice is recorded, the deadline extends to 90 days after actual completion or cessation.
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