Dilapidations (Tenants).

• Preparation of Schedules of Condition and Pre Lease Assessments before entering into a Lease
• Highlighting potentially onerous Lease terms and negotiating amendments to mitigate future liabilities
• Assessment of dilapidations liabilities for budgeting purposes and for tax purposes (as required under the accounting regulations, IFRS16)
• Preparation of detailed itemised Scott Schedule responses to Landlords dilapidations claims
• Dilapidations defence – of interim and terminal claims
• Negotiation of financial settlement
• Negotiation of a scope of exit works and procurement of works prior to Lease end.
• Strategic advice and management of the lease exit process
• Advice on compliance with conditional break clauses
• Management of portfolio dilapidations provisions
• Advice in relation to the implementation of Section 18 advice (diminution in reversionary value) including the appointment of specialist valuation surveyors where appropriate.

We have many years’ experience and a proven track record in acting for Tenants on claims ranging from £10,000 to £10.8million.