Q. Can my former landlord include a claim for loss of rent in his schedule of dilapidations served on us. Do I have to pay this?

A. NOT NECESSARILY. Landlords, or more accurately their appointed surveyor, will often include charges in addition to repair works identified at the property. These have included; VAT, Preparation fees of the schedule, Supervision of works, Solicitors fees to serve the schedule, … Continue reading

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Managing your Dilapidations Liabilities

What are Dilapidations? A lease sets out the contact terms between the landlord and tenant, including the obligations relating to the repair, decoration and alteration of the premises. A failure to comply with those lease clauses either during or at … Continue reading

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