Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)Board NoticesFramework for Guidelines Professional Fees, 202038. Claims to be separate and not set-off |
| (a) | Should a client allege a claim against the architectural professional, a contractor or any other party involved in the project, such claim shall be dealt with on its own merits. |
| (b) | A client is not entitled to withhold payment of fees or disbursements or part thereof due to the architectural professional, based on the alleged claim, the client shall make payment without any set-off and waives all rights to any such set-off. |
| (c) | Should a professional error, omission and/or negligence be implied, dispute resolution or litigation shall be used to claim from the architectural professional. |
| (d) | No penalties shall be applied on professional service agreement contracts. |
