California § 8536 - Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice a cons
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§ 8536. Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice a cons
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice a construction lender shall withhold from the borrower or other person to whom the lender or the owner is obligated to make payments or advancement out of the construction fund sufficient funds to pay the claim stated in the notice. (b) The construction lender may, at its option, elect not to withhold funds in any of the following circumstances: (1) The stop payment notice is unbonded. (2) The stop payment notice is given by a claimant other than a direct contractor, and a payment bond is recorded before the lender is given any stop payment notice.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8536
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8536 cover?
Section 8536 ("Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice a cons") 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.
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