Protect your position from day one.
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.
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.
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.
Schedules of Condition in Practice
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A clear path from start to finish.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Schedules of Condition service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
What is a schedule of condition?
A schedule of condition is a factual record, written and photographic, of the state of a property at a particular point in time, usually at the start of a lease. It is normally appended to the lease and used to limit a tenant’s repairing liability to no worse than the recorded condition. Botley Byrne prepare schedules of condition across London and the UK.
When do I need a schedule of condition?
Most commonly before signing a commercial lease with full repairing obligations. Preparing it before completion, and referencing it in the lease, protects a tenant from being liable for pre-existing disrepair at the end of the term. We work to lease timescales so it does not hold up your transaction.
How much does a schedule of condition cost in the UK?
Fees depend on the size and complexity of the premises. It is a modest cost that can save a tenant a substantial dilapidations claim years later. We provide a fixed fee up front. Contact us for a tailored quotation; we respond within 24 hours.
How does a schedule of condition limit dilapidations liability?
When the lease states that the tenant need only return the premises in no worse condition than recorded in the schedule, the landlord cannot require pre-existing defects to be put right at the end of the term. It effectively caps the tenant’s repairing obligation to the documented baseline.
What is the difference between a schedule of condition and a building survey?
A building survey assesses condition and advises on defects and repairs. A schedule of condition simply records the state of the property as evidence for a lease. It is a factual baseline, not advice on works, and its purpose is to protect your legal position on repair.
Are your schedules of condition RICS-regulated?
Yes. Our schedules of condition are prepared by RICS-chartered surveyors within a RICS-regulated firm, backed by professional indemnity insurance, giving them full standing for lease negotiations across the UK.