The right outcome on dilapidations.
RICS-regulated preparation and negotiation of dilapidations schedules and terminal schedules for landlords and tenants across all commercial property sectors, focused on achieving the best commercial outcome.
What our Dilapidations service delivers.
Our RICS-regulated building surveyors prepare and negotiate dilapidations schedules and terminal schedules of dilapidations for landlords and tenants across all commercial property sectors. We provide robust assessments and pursue the best commercial outcome through negotiation or dispute resolution.
Robust Schedule Preparation
We prepare thorough, defensible schedules of dilapidations grounded in the lease terms and actual condition of the property, avoiding overreaching or undercooked claims.
Commercial Negotiation
Our surveyors are experienced negotiators who pursue the best commercial outcome without unnecessary litigation or delay.
Acting for Landlords & Tenants
Whether you are defending a schedule or pursuing one, we provide commercially focused, independent advice to protect your position.
Dilapidations in Practice
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A clear path from start to finish.
Lease Review
We analyse the repairing obligations, yield-up provisions, and any licences for alterations to understand the full scope of liability.
Site Inspection
We inspect the property at or after lease expiry, assessing condition against the lease obligations and any schedule of condition.
Schedule Preparation or Defence
We prepare the schedule of dilapidations on behalf of the landlord, or provide a detailed counter-schedule for the tenant.
Negotiation & Resolution
We negotiate directly with the opposing surveyor, pursuing a commercial settlement that avoids unnecessary legal costs.
The trusted choice for commercial property clients
RICS Regulated
Every surveyor is RICS-chartered and subject to mandatory CPD and professional standards.
Fully Insured
All instructions are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Independent Advice
No conflicts of interest. Our advice is always in your interests as our client.
24-Hour Response
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and deliver on the timescales we agree.
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17 Hanover Square, London W1S 1BN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Dilapidations service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
What are dilapidations?
Dilapidations are breaches of a tenant’s lease covenants relating to the condition of a property, typically disrepair, and failure to reinstate alterations or meet decoration and yield-up obligations at the end of the term. Landlords can claim the cost of putting these right. Botley Byrne act for both landlords and tenants on dilapidations across the UK.
What is a schedule of dilapidations?
A schedule of dilapidations is a document, usually prepared for the landlord, listing the alleged breaches of covenant and the works or cost required to remedy them. An interim schedule is served during the term; a terminal schedule is served at or near lease end. It forms the basis of the claim and any negotiation.
How much can a dilapidations claim cost in the UK?
Claims vary widely with the size and condition of the premises and the lease terms, and can run to significant sums on commercial property. Crucially, statutory caps (such as section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927) and negotiation often reduce the figure materially, which is exactly where expert surveying advice pays for itself.
Can dilapidations claims be negotiated or reduced?
Yes. Many claims are overstated or fail to account for the diminution in the value of the landlord’s interest, betterment, or the landlord’s own intentions for the property. We prepare or challenge schedules and negotiate robustly to achieve the right commercial outcome, whichever side we act for.
Do you act for landlords or tenants?
Both, though never on the same matter. We prepare and serve schedules and pursue claims for landlords, and we defend and negotiate down claims for tenants. Either way you get independent, RICS-regulated advice focused on the best commercial result.
Are your dilapidations surveyors RICS-regulated?
Yes. Our dilapidations work is carried out by RICS-chartered surveyors within a RICS-regulated firm, backed by professional indemnity insurance, and follows the RICS Dilapidations guidance and the Dilapidations Protocol used across England and Wales.