Getting paid: an architects guide to fee recovery claims
Guide
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Guide
Abstract
Guide to help in dealing with the difficulties in fee recovery. Until recently, architects faced real trouble when a client did not pay: first, cash flow was disrupted; second, action in law was expensive and risky; and third, the defendant client could demand that the architect should provide security for costs. However, recent changes to the way legal actions are conducted make these difficulties easier to overcome. Getting Paid describes the problems which may face an architect’s practice in pursuing fee claims and looks at the practical and contractual steps which might be taken to reduce these risks. Covers: Right to payment, Appointments, Set off and counterclaims, Decision to proceed, Litigation and arbitration, Adjudication and Legal expenses insurance. Intended to be used as a guide that can help in dealing with day to day problems. For clarity, this guide contains very little discussion of theory, and reference to cases are kept to a minimum.
ISBN
9781859460726
Subjects
- Architectural practice management
- Financial management
- Legal issues and management
- Professional practice
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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