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The Institute recommends that the architect and the client have a signed, written agreement that, as a minimum, clearly defines the services to be provided and the fees to be paid. This agreement should be entered into before the architect commences work on a project. In some states, it is a legal requirement for an architect to enter into a written agreement with the client.
Check with your relevant state Registration Board about the current requirements to enter into a written agreement. See the NSW, Queensland, SA and Victorian Codes of conduct notes.