Dilapidations advice that protects your position
Independent advice for landlords and tenants on lease repair, reinstatement and dilapidations claims, across Norfolk, Suffolk and surrounding counties.
Approaching the end of a lease?
Has a lease come to an end, or is one approaching? Have you been served a schedule of dilapidations? Are you a landlord looking to recover the cost of disrepair, or a tenant facing a claim you are not sure is fair?
Dilapidations can be complex and the sums in dispute are often significant. The right advice, early, protects your position, controls your liability and helps both sides reach a fair settlement without unnecessary conflict.
Recovering the cost of disrepair
We prepare clear, well-evidenced schedules of dilapidations that set out a tenant’s breaches of the lease and the cost of putting them right, whether during the term or at lease end.
Supported by a quantified demand prepared in line with the dilapidations protocol, we present a realistic, defensible claim that stands up to scrutiny and gives you the best prospect of fair recovery.
Responding to a claim
Received a schedule of dilapidations? We review the claim line by line, advise on what you are genuinely liable for, and identify where it is overstated.
Drawing on the statutory cap on damages and the dilapidations protocol, we help you respond with confidence and negotiate a fair, cost-effective outcome.
How we can help
Whether you are a landlord, a tenant, a managing agent or an owner-occupier, we provide independent, impartial dilapidations advice tailored to your situation.
- Interim and terminal schedules of dilapidations
- Quantified demands prepared in line with the dilapidations protocol
- Review and negotiation of claims served on tenants
- Advice on repair, reinstatement and decoration obligations under the lease
- Consideration of the statutory cap on damages (diminution in value)
- Scott Schedules and support through to settlement
How it works
Initial contact
Tell us your situation: landlord or tenant, the lease event, and whether a schedule has been served. We confirm how we can help and provide a fee proposal.
Review & inspection
We review the lease and relevant documents and, where needed, inspect the property to assess its condition against the covenants.
Schedule or response
We prepare your schedule and quantified demand, or a measured, evidence-based response to a claim served on you.
Negotiation & settlement
We negotiate on your behalf and guide you through to a fair, cost-effective settlement.
Fees
Dilapidations work is priced to suit the matter. Your fee depends on the size of the property, the complexity of the lease and the scale of the claim.
Once we understand your situation we provide a clear fee proposal. No estimates, no surprises.
Tell us about your lease.
Let us know your situation and we will come back with honest advice on your options and a fixed fee proposal. No commitment, no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call directly on 07738 586467 or email contact@unitybc.co.uk