Total dissatisfaction

Murdoch, S.

Total dissatisfaction - 2003 - Estates Gazette (0349) 6 December 2003, 127(1) .

Examines how terminal dilapidations have come under consideration in a lengthy HC judgment "Mason v Totalfinaelf UK Ltd" ([2003] EWHC 1604 (Ch); [2003] 30 EG 145 (CS)) concerning the lease of garage premises. Points out that a terminal dilapidations award cannot exceed the amount by which the disrepair diminishes the value of the premises. Emphasises the appropriate evidence of disrepair and the cost of putting it right is essential.


MASON V TOTALFINAELF UK LTD