Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment
(Mechanic's Lien) (CA)

Summary

This template for an unconditional waiver and release on progress payment may be used in California when a potential lien claimant must execute a waiver and release in exchange for or to induce a progress payment and the progress payment has been made. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate clauses. California law requires that the unconditional waiver and release on progress payment substantially follow the form set forth by Cal. Civ. Code § 8134. This template satisfies the requirements of the statute. For a template waiver and release on progress payment when the payment has not been received by the claimant. see Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment (Mechanic's Lien) (CA). For a full listing of key content covering mechanic's liens, see Mechanic's Lien Resource Kit. For further guidance see Real Property Liens by Operation of Law (CA) and Mechanic's Lien Checklist (CA).