Dilapidation claims
Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, when it comes to dilapidations, you should plan and prepare well in advance of a lease expiry.
If you own or occupy a property with a lease expiry in the next 12 months, now is the time to seek advice from a chartered building surveyor.
Most commercial leases impose obligations that require the tenant to maintain the property to a certain standard. A dilapidation schedule highlights any areas of disrepair that have arisen during the tenancy and generally categorises the items as follows:
- Repair
- Redecoration
- Reinstatement back to the original layout (tenant’s alterations)
- Statutory compliance
The schedules include budget costs for remedial work so you can evaluate your position clearly.
We provide specialist dilapidation advice for both commercial tenants and landlords.
Dilapidations is a specialist area of building surveying which requires a lot of technical skills and legal knowledge. Failure by either party to understand and comply with their obligations can lead to disputes and the possibility of substantial financial loss. We provide assessments, strategic advice and schedules for clients before, during and at the end of lease terms.
If you need assistance, advice or a quotation feel free to contact us.
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