Common use of Acceptance by Owner Clause in Contracts

Acceptance by Owner. At Owner's sole option, Owner may accept defective or nonconforming Work. Owner may do so instead of requiring the removal and correction of such Work, in which case a Change Order will be issued to reflect an appropriate reduction in the Contract Sum, or, if the amount is determined after final payment, any balance owed after the reduction will be paid by Construction Manager to Owner.

Acceptance by Owner. At Owner's sole option, Owner may accept defective or nonconforming Work. Owner may do so instead of requiring the removal and correction of such Work, in which case a Change Order will be issued to reflect an appropriate reduction in the Contract Sum, or, if the amount is determined after final payment, any balance owed after the reduction will be paid by Construction Manager Design Builder to Owner.