Dilapidations Solicitors
Our commercial property dilapidation solicitors are here to assist you with a range of matters, including helping you bring or respond to a dilapidation claim.
We act for landlords and tenants and always aim to offer commercially sound advice on dilapidations.
Dilapidation claims usually arise towards the end of a tenancy. If you are a landlord, you will understandably want to protect your asset and ensure that your tenant has maintained the property to a reasonable standard or agrees to carry out necessary repairs.
Most commercial leases contain clauses requiring the tenant to keep the property in good repair. The tenant may also be required to redecorate and remove fittings before yielding up the property.
How can we help landlords with dilapidation claims?
Our team works with industry experts to arrange an appropriate dilapidations survey so you can assess the cost of any necessary works. We then prepare and serve the letter of dilapidation claim (often with a Schedule of Dilapidations) on your tenant and/or their representative to initiate discussions about the repairs or compensation.
How can we help tenants?
We guide you through the survey, schedule, and letter of dilapidation claim, explain your obligations under the lease, and discuss options to protect your position in relation to any required works or a financial settlement.
Can dilapidations claims be settled with negotiations?
In most instances, yes. Our aim is to resolve matters through sensible discussions to avoid unnecessary litigation. We often recommend a site visit with both parties present so that a prompt, pragmatic agreement can be reached wherever possible.
How to Get in Contact
alexander.zivancevic@patronlaw.co.uk for more information.
