Brief

Producing a schedule of dilapidations for service on the outgoing Tenant

When the lease on a 12,000 sq ft commercial office space neared its end, the landlord—keen to safeguard their asset and ensure fair restitution—turned to Bressummer A.R.K. for expert support. The outgoing tenant had occupied the space for several years, and with the lease expiry approaching, it was time to assess the condition of the premises and determine the tenant’s liabilities.

Bressummer A.R.K. was instructed to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations on behalf of the landlord. The goal was clear: to provide a robust, well-evidenced claim that could be served via the landlord’s solicitors, ensuring compliance with legal protocols while protecting the landlord’s financial interests.

Delivery

Protecting commercial interest

The process began with a meticulous review of the lease documents, licences for alterations, and all other pertinent legal and technical information. This foundational step was critical in understanding the tenant’s obligations and the scope of potential breaches.

Armed with this context, Bressummer A.R.K. conducted a detailed inspection of the property, identifying breaches of covenant and compiling a comprehensive schedule of dilapidations. The report didn’t just list defects—it provided clear, pragmatic, and reasoned advice on the tenant’s liabilities, framed within the context of the Dilapidations Protocol and with due regard to the limitations imposed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.

But the service didn’t stop at documentation. Bressummer A.R.K. was also appointed to lead the negotiation of the claim with the tenant’s surveyors. Acting as the landlord’s professional representative, the team ensured that every conversation, every counterpoint, and every concession was grounded in expertise and strategy. The result was a well-managed process that upheld the landlord’s position while maintaining professional integrity throughout.

This case is a testament to Bressummer A.R.K.’s ability to combine technical rigour with commercial awareness—delivering not just reports, but results.

Services provided

  • Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations
  • Negotiation of Dilapidations Claim

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