Schedules of Condition
Comprehensive photographic and written records of a property's condition at a defined point, protecting tenants from inheriting pre-existing defects and limiting dilapidations liability at lease end.
Photos + Written
Format
Lease Protection
Use
RICS Regulated
Standard
UK-Wide
Coverage
What our Schedules of Condition service delivers
A schedule of condition provides a comprehensive photographic and written record of a property's state at a defined point, typically lease commencement. It is an essential tool for limiting dilapidations liability and protecting tenants from inheriting pre-existing defects.
Our schedules of condition service supports the full range of commercial and residential property clients:
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The benefits of our Schedules of Condition service
Every instruction is delivered by an experienced RICS-chartered building surveyor with a focus on protecting your commercial interests.
Limits Dilapidations Liability
A schedule agreed at lease commencement caps your repairing obligations to the condition at that point, protecting you from claims for pre-existing defects at lease end.
Comprehensive Photographic Record
Detailed photography of every element creates an indisputable record of condition at the point the schedule was prepared.
Legally Evidential
Our schedules are prepared to evidential standards and can be relied upon in dilapidations negotiations and legal proceedings.
Delivered to Your Completion Date
We work to your legal timetable, completing the schedule in time for lease execution without causing delay to completion.
RICS Regulated
Prepared by RICS-chartered building surveyors and backed by professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Our Schedules of Condition process
A clear, structured process from instruction to delivery, keeping you informed at every stage.
Instruction & Access
We arrange access to the property at a time that suits both parties, prior to or at lease commencement.
Photographic Survey
Our surveyor photographs every internal and external element of the property, capturing the condition systematically.
Written Schedule
A detailed written description accompanies the photographic record, describing the condition of each element at the survey date.
Agreement & Execution
The schedule is agreed between the parties and annexed to the lease as a legal document, providing enforceable protection.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Schedules of Condition service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
Why is a schedule of condition important for tenants?
Without a schedule of condition, a tenant may be held liable for dilapidations at lease end that relate to defects that existed before they took occupation. A schedule agreed at lease commencement limits the tenant's repairing obligation to the condition of the property at that point.
Can a schedule of condition be prepared after the lease has started?
Ideally, a schedule of condition should be prepared before or at lease commencement. However, we can prepare a schedule at any point during the lease, which may still provide useful evidence in dilapidations negotiations even if not formally annexed to the lease.
Does a landlord also benefit from a schedule of condition?
Yes. A schedule of condition benefits both parties by creating a clear, agreed record that reduces the risk of dispute at lease end. Landlords can use it to demonstrate the standard they are entitled to maintain and to support dilapidations claims for deterioration beyond that recorded.
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Dilapidations
Commercial dilapidations surveys and negotiation for landlords and tenants across the UK.
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Building Surveys
RICS-regulated building surveys for commercial property across the UK.
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