Withheld Payment. County may decline to make payment, may withhold funds, and, if necessary, may demand the return of some or all of the amounts previously paid to Contractor, to protect County from loss due to: a) defective Work not remedied by Contractor nor, in the opinion of County, likely to be remedied by Contractor; b) claims of third parties against County or County's property; c) failure by Contractor to pay subcontractors; d) evidence that the balance of the Work cannot be completed in accordance with the Contract for the unpaid balance of the Contract price; e) evidence that the Work will not be completed in the time required for Substantial or Final Completion; f) persistent failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract; g) damage to County or a third party to whom County is, or may be, liable. In the event that County makes written demand upon Contractor for amounts previously paid by County as contemplated in this subparagraph, Contractor shall comply within thirty (30) business days of receipt of written demand.
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