California § 8532 - A claimant may give a construction lender a stop payment notice accompanied by a
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§ 8532. A claimant may give a construction lender a stop payment notice accompanied by a
A claimant may give a construction lender a stop payment notice accompanied by a bond in an amount equal to 125 percent of the amount of the claim. The bond shall be conditioned that if the defendant recovers judgment in an action to enforce payment of the claim stated in the stop payment notice or to enforce a claim of lien recorded by the claimant, the claimant will pay all costs that are awarded the owner, direct contractor, or construction lender, and all damages to the owner, direct contractor, or construction lender that result from the stop payment notice or recordation of the claim of lien, not exceeding the amount of the bond.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8532
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8532 cover?
Section 8532 ("A claimant may give a construction lender a stop payment notice accompanied by a") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 8532?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8532 apply to my situation?
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