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20Charging for document storage (ASCR 16)
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20 Charging for document storage (ASCR 16)
A solicitor must not charge –
(a) for the storage of documents, files or other property on behalf of clients or former clients of the solicitor or law practice (or predecessors in practice); or
(b) for retrieval from storage of those documents, files or other property –
unless the client or former client has agreed in writing to such charge being made.