One of the most common questions following a dilapidations claim is whether a landlord can recover money for repairs that they do not actually intend to carry out. The answer is not simply yes or no. Does the landlord have to carry out the works? A dilapidations claim...
Receiving a dilapidations claim can be alarming, particularly when the landlord is asking for payment for works you do not remember agreeing to. However, a dilapidations claim is not simply a list of works that the landlord would like carried out. The starting point...
Commercial property can represent a significant investment, yet buyers sometimes rely on a basic valuation or limited inspection before committing to the purchase. That can leave expensive defects undiscovered until after completion. What does a commercial building...
Buying a commercial property is a substantial financial commitment, and the condition of the building can have a significant effect on its future costs and suitability. A commercial building survey provides an independent assessment before you become legally committed...
A Schedule of Dilapidations is a document identifying alleged breaches of a tenant's obligations under a commercial lease. It is commonly prepared towards the end of a tenancy and can identify repairs, redecoration, reinstatement or other works that the landlord...
A terminal schedule of dilapidations is prepared towards the end of a commercial lease to identify breaches of the tenant's repairing, reinstatement and other relevant lease obligations. It is commonly prepared by a building surveyor acting for the landlord. What does...
A Pre-Purchase Commercial Building Survey is an independent assessment of a commercial property's physical condition before a purchaser completes the transaction. It is intended to help the purchaser understand the building they are acquiring and identify potential...
A Defect Analysis Report is a focused investigation into a particular problem affecting a property. Unlike a general building survey, the purpose is usually to establish what a defect is, what may have caused it and whether further investigation or specialist advice...
Not every crack, damp patch or building defect requires a specialist survey. However, there are circumstances where a more focused investigation is appropriate. A Defect Analysis Report can be particularly useful when a defect is persistent, unexplained or potentially...
Finding evidence of cracking or movement during a property survey does not automatically mean that the property should be rejected. The important question is what is causing the movement, whether it is ongoing and what further investigation or remedial work may be...
