Dilapidations refer to the deterioration of commercial buildings beyond lease covenant requirements. We are experienced in representing landlords, tenants and sub-tenants in claims for damages at the termination of a tenancy. Our services include strategy, professional advice, claims preparation and assessment, settlement negotiation, and arrangement of remedial or reinstatement works.
Every lease is unique and outlines the conditions in which premises should be returned at lease break or end, which falls to the tenant. Where needed, we coordinate and work with multi-disciplinary professional input, including legal, MEP, specialist testing, or other investigations to ensure compliance.
We negotiate favourable settlements for landlords and manage remedial works. For tenants, we often achieve significant savings on landlord claims, negotiate complex lease breaks, and provide dilapidations advice for planning lease end.
DPR were of great assistance in leading our now mutual international client through a complex dilapidations matter which involved a condition precedent break.
We offer a full suite of dilapidations services, unpicking complexities and identifying the best strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.
We offer building surveying services, including:
Our expert team supports clients at every stage of their lease, starting with a thorough understanding of their objectives and future plans.