How to Resolve Dilapidations Disputes in London
If you’re a landlord or a tenant in a commercial lease arrangement, then the chances are you’ll need to deal with dilapidations. This is usually a result of the tenant’s failure to adhere to their lease clauses, and is used to protect the value of the landlord’s asset. Usually, a landlord will instruct their surveyor […]
Help! There Are Cracks In My Building
What does it mean and what do I do about it? The first thing you need to do is not panic! There are numerous reasons that can cause a building to crack, and it is unlikely that cracking needs to be dealt with immediately, as most houses are very robust. The Building Research Establishment categorises […]
Should I settle a dilapidations claim quickly?
Our team of specialist dilapidations surveyors at Harrison Clarke is often asked, “How quickly can I settle my dilapidations claim?” In this article, we explore both the benefits and drawbacks of a quick settlement, as well as what is in the best interests of both a landlord and a tenant. https://youtu.be/zbuxQZaamFU Benefits of settling a […]
Commercial Lease Alterations: What Landlords Won’t Tell You!
When landlords let out commercial premises, they tend to prefer open-plan premises. Not only does this make the property look bigger, it allows prospective tenants to imagine how the space could work for them. That’s the theory anyway. In practice, open plan space doesn’t always provide the most suitable accommodation for running a business. For […]
Why Is My Roof Still Leaking?
I had planned to write another blog post today. However, in the last 24 hours the same issue has come up twice, and every time I see it, I despair at the people involved. So the normal schedule will wait, I need to get this one off my chest. In a lot of parts of […]
Dilapidations Provision Report – The What And Why
If you’re a business with a leased premises, you may not know that you face some hidden risks. In fact, you might not be aware of them until the end of the lease. That risk is called dilapidations. Dilapidations liability comes about as a result of non-compliance with lease clauses. So our question is this. […]
Why Is My House Damp? Part One
If you look at any major city in the UK, a big chunk of the housing stock is going to be over 50 years old. Some might even be over 100! So, it’s not really surprising that some properties and their materials might not perform as well as originally intended. 50 years is a long […]
Why is my Landlord Claiming Dilapidations?
“The property is in better condition than when I took it on!” This is a phrase we hear all the time from commercial tenants, in disbelief that their landlord is asking them to pay money to repair or refurbish a property when they leave – especially if the property is in better condition than it […]
How should a tenant prepare for a dilapidations claim?
Our specialist dilapidations surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for advice on how tenants can prepare for a dilapidations claim. In this article, we look at what a dilapidations claim is, and consider options available to tenants when preparing for a claim. Dilapidations When a lease comes to an end, landlords commonly make a […]
How should a landlord prepare for a dilapidations claim?
Our experienced surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for advice on how landlords can prepare for a dilapidations claim. In this article, we consider what items a landlord can use to prepare for a claim and what the best approaches are to do so. Claiming dilapidations As a landlord, you may not necessarily be […]