Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to defend yourself in a faulty workmanship claim [title] Read the notice of claim. [step] Your state might require that the client send you a written notice of any defects before bringing the lawsuit. The client should describe the defects and also make a demand that you fix them or inspect them.

Ending1: [substeps] This notice can be as lengthy as 4 to 12 months, depending on the parties. As with the claim letter, some states might require longer time than that. Ending2: [substeps] Once the client has made a demand, they should send you a signed statement in writing. You should read it for accuracy and grammar. Ending3: [title] Respond to the notice in a timely manner. [step] Your state law might set a deadline, such as 21 days after receiving the notice. Ending4: You should prepare for this demand by reading the notice. Typically, the notice of claim is 5 to 6 pages.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4