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We have a subcontractor that filed a stop notice on retention? Can they do this?

CaliforniaStop Notice

We have a subcontractor that finished their work months ago on a public works job, however, the full job is not complete yet. We have not received any retention at all, so we are still holding all subcontractors retention. We have retention in our subcontract that they signed. They sent a stop notice to the owner, and surety so it's causing issues now. Can they do this?

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Jul 21, 2022
If the retention is not currently owed to then per the subcontract, this seems to be improper under California law. You still will owe them this sum, but it is not currently due.
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