California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 6 — Works of Improvement, Title 1 — Works of Improvement Generally, Chapter 3 — Waiver and Release, Section 8126
An oral or written statement purporting to waive, release, impair or otherwise adversely affect a lien or claim is void and unenforceable and does not create an estoppel or impairment of the lien or claim unless either of the following conditions is satisfied:
(a) The statement is pursuant to a waiver and release under this article.
(b) The claimant has actually received payment in full for the claim.
Notes
Bars an oral or written statement from waiving, releasing, impairing, or adversely affecting a lien or claim, and from creating estoppel or impairment, unless it is a waiver and release under this article or the claimant has actually received full payment for the claim.
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