When to use the Conditional Final form?
In California, the Conditional Waiver on Final Payment should be used when:
- The project is 100% complete and you are billing for your final invoice.
- You are requesting the release of your final retention money.
- You have NOT yet received the final check, or it hasn't cleared your bank account.
Why it's essential: This is the most common form exchanged at the end of a job. It tells the General Contractor/Owner "I will permanently waive my lien rights to this property, but ONLY after this final payment clears the bank."
When NOT to use this form?
- If you already have the money in the bank: You must use the Unconditional Final waiver to formally close out the job.
- If you will have more invoices coming later: Do not use this form. Use a Progress Payment waiver instead, even if it's the end of a particular phase.
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