As required by the Code of Conduct, all agreements should be in writing. Whether a Landscape Architect uses the standard Landscape Consultant’s Appointment (LCA) form or a custom one that has been thoroughly checked by a lawyer before being used, is up to the individual professional.

This contract of appointment should clearly set out the scope of works that the Landscape Architect will deliver based on the client’s brief, the expected output in terms of provision of drawings material and of course the fees required to complete these services.