Legal Assistance for Architectural Conflicts

Questioner

I have a hotel and in 2010 I started looking for an expansion, came into contact with an architect, received a number of proposals from him, but all the time he did not understand what I wanted. When we finally thought that this was the right proposal, the welfare department disagreed. Then back to the drawing board, only then the conversation about the outstanding costs came up, he presented me with such a high bill of 6000 euros, we parted ways in disagreement, conclusion now he sends me a second bill of 8150 euros = total 15000 euros. We never agreed on how/what/where, maybe stupid of me, but without any result to build (not yet realized) we send a large bill with in my opinion a far exaggerated bill, and I still reason from no cure no pay, after all a bank does not finance without a concrete accepted plan from the municipality, I personally think that I have missed out on potential turnover. What can I do, what can you do for me?

Lawyer

The main rule is that a reasonable reward must be paid for work performed (according to the law). In that case, an order must have been given and if no order confirmation has been received, both the (size of) the order and the reasonableness of the rate can be called into question. The burden of proof lies with the architect. A spicy letter from a lawyer can do a lot in this case. An arrangement: payment X% as a buyout, without recognition could be a solution if otherwise a procedure threatens.