§ 8126
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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.