Schedules of condition

Schedules of Condition are prepared to describe the condition of premises at a given time.

In most cases prepared at the commencement of leases, thus providing a clear unequivocal record of the property, to avoid future dispute when assessing dilapidations claims.

Schedules of condition are a way of limiting landlords’ and tenants’ repairing liabilities. Particularly when tenants take on short term leases. Most commercial leases require that a property be left in good repair regardless of the condition it was at the start of the lease, in many circumstances this would be considered unreasonable, but this is no defence if accurate records are not made and agreed by both parties. As such a schedule of condition attached to the lease is an important option to consider.

We act for tenants and Landlords in preparing Schedules of Condition as well as reviewing and agreeing schedules that have been prepared by others. Where possible schedules should be agreed by both parties surveyors to ensure each other’s interests are protected.

Schedules of Condition are also used to provide a record of a property or elements of it to enable damage to be identified when construction works are undertaken by neighbouring owners.

We can advise on the type of report appropriate to suit your circumstances and needs.