Dilapidations: repair or settle?
Series: Facilities Management ; 9(6) March 2002, 24-25(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Examines dilapidations and the choice tenants face between carrying out repair work or negotiating a financial settlement. Explains the normal procedure tenants should expect when landlords serve a Schedule of Dilapidations and advises tenants to employ the services of a chartered surveyor and specialist solicitor. Looks at common scenarios that may happen at the end of a commercial lease, outlining how the tenant's surveyor and/or solicitor may respond: carrying out repair works; negotiating a financial settlement; delaying a settlement; responding to improvements subsequently undertaken by the landlord; no action; and limiting damages. Also explains leases that include a break clause and part 36 offers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65407 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 117614-1001 |
Examines dilapidations and the choice tenants face between carrying out repair work or negotiating a financial settlement. Explains the normal procedure tenants should expect when landlords serve a Schedule of Dilapidations and advises tenants to employ the services of a chartered surveyor and specialist solicitor. Looks at common scenarios that may happen at the end of a commercial lease, outlining how the tenant's surveyor and/or solicitor may respond: carrying out repair works; negotiating a financial settlement; delaying a settlement; responding to improvements subsequently undertaken by the landlord; no action; and limiting damages. Also explains leases that include a break clause and part 36 offers.