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Pre-lease surveys for tenants

In commercial leases a tenant is often liable for repairs to the premises. When signing a new lease you may even be agreeing to return the property to the landlord in a better condition.

For tenants, it’s important to understand future repair liabilities and how the implications of this can affect lease negotiations. A pre-lease survey will highlight defects from the outset and minimise any potential disputes at the end of the lease.

We’ll provide a detailed overview of the condition of the building to identify any repairs and maintenance issues. We’ll also advise on the landlord’s service charge items where applicable.

The pre-lease survey can provide guidance on the likely obligations when it comes to dilapidations at the end of the lease. As part of the report we can review the wording of the tenant’s covenants included within the lease and suggest changes that could be considered.

The report can save the tenant money by requesting the landlord complete any work before they move in, or enable you to negotiate a reduced rent to cover the costs of the repairs and maintenance.