ABSTRACT
This chapter covers matters the Architect/Consultant needs to consider when setting up the appointment relating to the Client’s obligations and authority relevant to the Architect/Consultant’s services. The Client is the person, company, etc. wishing to undertake the project that seeks the advice of the Architect/Consultant. The domestic client is deemed a ‘consumer’ as they are purchasing goods for their own personal use. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 also seeks to replace and add to the current rules on unfair terms in consumer contracts under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 in respect of consumer contracts. Clients primarily have the responsibility to make suitable arrangements for managing their project, to enable those carrying it out to manage health and safety risks in a proportionate way. The Client has various obligations under the Contract irrespective of whether they are business or domestic.
