# Is it legally possible for a client to prevent an architect from allowing an extension of time?

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**Created:** [5 February 2013 15:45 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/is-it-legally-possible-for-a-client-to-prevent-an-architect-from-allowing-an-extension-of-time/2323 "2013-02-05T15:45:30Z")\
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Previous legal precedent has shown that any attempt to interfere with the architect’s duty to give extensions of time can be considered unlawful, and in some circumstances can amount to a repudiation.