§ 8830 Contractor Stop Work Notice

• •If a contractor isn't paid for their work, they can send a 'stop work notice' to the owner.
• •The owner has 10 days to pay after getting the notice, or the contractor can stop working.
• •This notice is only for direct contractors, not subcontractors or workers.

A contractor builds a new kitchen for a homeowner but doesn't get paid.

The contractor can send a 'stop work notice' to the homeowner. If the homeowner doesn't pay within 10 days, the contractor can stop working on the kitchen.