Letter of Release
Not required (LAM Circular No. 2/2007 - 4)
4.1 - CF or CCC has been obtained
4.2 - Architect 1 has been engaged for a
mixed development as the overall
PLANNER only; subsequent parts of
the development to be implemented
in phases
Architect 2 writes to Architect 1
Fees settled & engagement terminated
Yes
Architect 1 issue LOR
Can be waived (LAM Circular No. 2/2007 - 5)
5.1 - Architect 1 refuses to issue LoR after
even after engagement terminated &
fees fully paid
5.2 - Dispute on the quantum of fees/
disbursement payable to Architect 1
and submitted for dispute resolution
5.3 - Architect 1 has commenced legal
proceedings
5.4 - Client refuses to pay Architect’s 1
claim for fees
5.5 - Architect 1 appointed only as advisor
5.6 - Client declared insolvent
5.7 - Architect 2 engaged under turnkey
contractor and Architect 1 fully paid
and engagement terminated
5.8 - Change of ownership of the site/part
of site
5.9 - Architect 1 suspended or registration
terminated
5.10 - Architect 1 has terminated
appointment after construction work
has commenced and has informed
Local Authority and received
approval to withdraw as PSP
5.11 - Architect 1 dies or incapacitated/ACP
no legal capacity
PROCEDURE
No reply from Architect 1
No Architect 2 informs
BoA for waiver
Architect 1 replies to inform
Architect 2 within 14 days
Architect 2 advise client on
COE & COCA