Dilapidation Claims Specialist dilapidation claims solicitors in Milton Keynes

The timing of the issue of the schedule can directly affect the possible costs as tenants cannot do their own work so easily once they are no longer in occupation.

At Heald Solicitors in Milton Keynes, our commercial property solicitors advise both landlords and tenants on their legal rights and obligations and have extensive experience in dealing with dilapidation claims and disputes.

Bringing a dilapidations claim

Landlords will need to have a Schedule of Dilapidations drawn up by a building surveyor giving details of the breaches of the repairing, decoration, and compliance clauses in the lease. The Schedule should also include the cost of carrying out the repairs to the agreed standard.

The surveyor will include a quantified demand giving the total amount of loss or damages to be remedied.

The Schedule and demand should be served on the tenant. If the end of the tenancy is approaching, it is important to serve this within 56 days of the end date.

Responding to a dilapidations claim

If a tenant receives a Schedule of Dilapidations and a quantified demand, they should provide a formal response within 56 days, replying to each point in turn. They can instruct their own surveyor to respond.

If a tenant disagrees with anything in the Schedule, they should explain why in detail and advise the landlord the basis on which they are disputing their figures.