I am a landscape designer, and have a client that I did plans for. My contract and all advertisment materials clearly state that I am a "landscape designer". In my state a LD can basically practice in full capacity for sfr and commonly does. The issue is, that this particular project has some grading issues that need permit, and require a civil engineer. The civil and I are collaborating and things are going well. The client however keeps emailing the civil and the city with questions and refering to me as a landscape architect. Im getting a bit worried that the client is using that title for me. I kindly corrected him at our last meeting, but he still keeps refering to me as a landscape architect or an architect. Not sure if I should be worried despite the fact that I have never myself used that title or misrepresented myself in anyway...?
citizen
Dec 30, 16 1:24 pm
Interesting conundrum!
My recollection is that any charge of misrepresentation as a licensed individual would have to be based on your actions and products: advertising, business cards, title blocks, letterhead, contracts, etc. produced and disseminated by you. It sounds as though all your materials are clear and correct, so I wouldn't worry.
b3tadine[sutures]
Dec 30, 16 1:34 pm
jla-x, mail, not email, certified letter stating the above.
I am a landscape designer, and have a client that I did plans for. My contract and all advertisment materials clearly state that I am a "landscape designer". In my state a LD can basically practice in full capacity for sfr and commonly does. The issue is, that this particular project has some grading issues that need permit, and require a civil engineer. The civil and I are collaborating and things are going well. The client however keeps emailing the civil and the city with questions and refering to me as a landscape architect. Im getting a bit worried that the client is using that title for me. I kindly corrected him at our last meeting, but he still keeps refering to me as a landscape architect or an architect. Not sure if I should be worried despite the fact that I have never myself used that title or misrepresented myself in anyway...?
Interesting conundrum!
My recollection is that any charge of misrepresentation as a licensed individual would have to be based on your actions and products: advertising, business cards, title blocks, letterhead, contracts, etc. produced and disseminated by you. It sounds as though all your materials are clear and correct, so I wouldn't worry.
jla-x, mail, not email, certified letter stating the above.