Common use of PARTIAL OCCUPANCY OR USE Clause in Contracts

PARTIAL OCCUPANCY OR USE. § 9.9.1 The Owner may upon written notice to the Contractor, take possession of, occupy or use any completed or partially completed portion of the Work at any stage and time, when it is legal to do so. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, such possession, use or operation shall not be deemed an acceptance of any portion of the Work, nor accelerate the time for any payment to the Contractor under the Contract, nor prejudice any rights of the Owner under the Contract or under any insurance, bond, guaranty or other requirement of the Contract, nor relieve the Contractor of any of its obligations under the Contract. If the Contractor fails to complete the Work within the Contract Time, the Owner may take possession of, use or operate all or any part of the Work without an increase in the Contract Sum.