Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 733 of 1605

A contractor's payment schedule requires the owner to pay 80% of the price before any materials arrive or work begins. This violates §7159 because:

a.The owner must pay 100% up front
b.Payments may not exceed the value of work performed and materials delivered
c.Only cash payments are allowed
d.Payments must always be equal

Explanation

Front-loading payments so the owner pays far more than the value of completed work violates B&P §7159, which ties each payment to work actually performed and materials delivered.

Law Reference: B&P §7159(d)

Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.

Related questions on this topic

Last reviewed: · editorial process

Sen Lin, PrepPass Founder · Verified against California CSLB Contractor License Law & Business Exam · How we review
Reviewed by Abraham Chen Licensed California General Contractor (CSLB License #1101856 verify)
Report