An owner claim occurs when the owner believes value of work is not commensurate with contract price.

• A. When owner believes value of work is not commensurate with contract price
• B. When contractor misses deadlines
• C. When there is storm damage
• D. When design errors exist

Answer: (A)

In this scenario, the idea being tested is what defines an owner claim. An owner claim arises when the owner believes that the value of the work performed is not commensurate with the contract price, signaling a perceived mismatch between what was paid and what was received. This often leads to negotiations or formal adjustments to the contract amount or scope, as the owner seeks alignment between value and price.

The other options describe different situations: missing deadlines is a schedule-related issue that would involve a time or delay claim; storm damage involves a force‑majeure or insured risk scenario; and design errors pertain to liability or rework stemming from faulty design. None of these focus on the owner’s perception of value versus price, which is the essence of an owner claim.