Lease disputes for Landlords or Tenants
For the foreseeable future, leasehold as opposed to freehold, will be the dominant form by which businesses occupy commercial premises in this country.
Whilst this has many advantages to both landlord and tenant, the standard lease is not without its costly pitfalls for the unwary.
Most commercial property leases will contain clauses obliging the tenant to; keep the demise in repair, carry out decoration, not to make unauthorised alterations and comply with statutes.
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At the end of the lease the landlord will make a claim against the tenant for breaches of these obligations -- this is known as a claim for dilapidations.
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Negotiations over a claim for dilapidations are complex and require specialist advice.
Signal will tackle any claim acting for either Landlord or Tenant.
We are happy to take a claim “all the way” to court if necessary, and have excellent contacts in the legal profession to pursue any claim or mount a defence.
Whether you are a Landlord or a Tenant, the key to success in any claim for dilapidations at the end of the lease is to plan ahead and seek advice.
The real crunch negotiation over dilapidations happens at the end of the lease when the landlord puts together a schedule setting out where the tenant has not complied with their lease obligations. These damages can amount to a significant sum and be very costly both in terms of money and management time.
Signal work for both Landlords and Tenants and we have a wealth of experience from previous difficult negotiations. We work closely with legal firms and Valuation Surveyors to deliver a very focused service that delivers results.
There is not enough time or space on this website to go into the detailed nuances of negotiating a dilapidations settlement, so please contact us for a free consultation.
Over the years, Signal Surveyors have acquired a wealth of experience and an excellent track record in the field of Dilapidations. We can provide the benefit of this experience to our clients at a very reasonable cost. We would be delighted to hear from you.
We have an enviable record of success based on giving practical and realistic advice.
We work on claims relating to a wide variety of businesses and buildings.