OUR EXPERT REPORTS PROTECT LANDLORDS & TENANTS
SCHEDULES OF CONDITION
AND DILAPIDATION REPORTS
A schedule of condition is a report that is produced by a surveyor to:-
Define the state of repair of each element of a property at the start of a lease and can be annexed to the lease
Be used to ask the landlord to rectify defects before the lease is signed
Insist that certain items are excluded from the repair obligations
Be used to negotiate the terms of the lease itself
Be used to defend against dilapidations claims when the lease term comes to an end
Our schedule of condition report identifies defects and items of disrepair evident externally and internally to the structure, fabric and services of the property at the date of inspection. The current condition and any defects are illustrated using photos (or video) accompanied by explanatory text giving indications of the severity of the defects. The report also includes a description of the extent of the property and the land its on, its construction, and its location. Definitions of terms used are also provided.
We strongly recommend that a schedule of condition survey is carried out before entering into any commercial lease.
This can be used in evidence when a dilapidations claim is made by a landlord at the end of the lease
This report prevents tenants becoming liable at the end of the lease for repairs and rectifications that they are not responsible for and gives the tenant and their solicitor solid evidence to contest any claims made by the landlord regarding dilapidation liabilities, should they believe them to be incorrect
By their nature, terminal schedules of dilapidations can often run into many thousands of pounds and a thorough photographic schedule of condition can often save a tenant many times the initial cost of the survey
Schedules of condition are also often conducted before building work starts close to another property, party wall works are a good example of this. The party wall schedule of condition report is used to determine whether the neighbouring building works have had any adverse effect on the neighbouring property.
We would also recommend a pre-acquisition survey being done prior to purchasing a property, this will provide a detailed insight into its overall condition and any potential major structural elements.
At Carters we understand lease obligations and are happy to review draft leases and advise tenants and Landlords on key points to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Our expert reports protect Landlords and tenants, making the dilapidations process at the end of a lease smooth and straightforward.
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Head Office,
4 Albany Road
Harborne, Birmingham
B17 9JX
0121 663 1182
admin@carterssurveyors.co.uk
Opening Times
Mon - Fri 9am -5pm
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