Landlord and Tenant
We can advise you on commercial and community landlord and tenant arrangements including maintenance and repair obligations relating to the building, leases and dilapidations. Whether you're a property owner or a tenant, we can help you.
Services include:
Technical due diligence
Technical due diligence surveys provide a thorough assessment of a building’s physical, legal, and regulatory condition (for example, its compliance with fire safety and building regulations). We can carry out a technical due diligence survey when you’re leasing, purchasing or selling a building to give you a clear picture of the building’s condition, helping you spot potential risks and avoid unexpected costs.
Schedules of condition / interim and terminal dilapidations
A schedule of condition is a detailed record of the condition of a building at a specific point in time, which is usually obtained before you sign a lease or before commencing construction or renovation projects. It can also serve as evidence in disputes over the condition of a property at the end of a lease, helping clarify what deterioration is “fair wear and tear” versus damage or neglect.
Interim and terminal dilapidations assess any breaches of lease obligations relating to the condition and maintenance of a property during and at the end of a lease.
Statutory compliance
We will support you to ensure your properties meet legal and regulatory standards. We will advise on and manage your obligations under planning, building regulations, health and safety, fire safety requirements and environmental laws.
Landlord consent / tenant alterations
We can help with every step of the landlord and tenant consent process, from preparing and reviewing applications to meeting all statutory requirements. We also handle the technical review and preparation of detailed condition documentation, ensuring compliance with lease covenants.
Interim and terminal dilapidations / negotiations
Interim and terminal dilapidations assess any breaches of lease obligations relating to the condition and maintenance of a building during and at the end of a lease.
We can help by assessing any breaches of lease obligations around the condition and maintenance of the property. We can help negotiate fair settlements and advise on smart repair options to reduce liabilities and support a smooth lease exit.
Corporate governance
We support your governance requirements by ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, managing project risks transparently and maintaining documentation to support decision making and audit readiness.