
Property Litigation
Dilapidations
Dilapidations claims occur when a tenant fails to comply with its obligations for repair contained in the lease.
This is a complex area of law and our property litigation team has considerable experience of advising both landlords and tenants in relation to their dilapidations rights and obligations.
We advise landlords and tenants regarding both final and interim dilapidations schedules and can liaise with surveyors regarding content of the schedule itself. We understand that this can be a contentious process, with the landlord seeking to recover as much as possible and the tenant seeking to limit its liability. Tenants are tending to raise more frequently the cap on damages imposed by Section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 and we are well used to the arguments raised either way. Our work advising both parties helps us to provide clients with tactical advice to reach an amicable agreement between the parties.
Of course sometimes an agreement cannot be reached. When this occurs, our experienced litigators will use the court process to achieve the best result for our clients.
- Property Litigation - Overview
- Building Safety & Cladding
- Conveyancing Disputes
- Joint Venture Disputes
- Local Authority Disputes
- Planning Appeals and Enforcement
- Landlord/Developer Defect and Disrepair Claims
- Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Injunctions
- Forfeiture and Applications for Relief
- Trespass, Nuisance and Damage Claims
- Party Wall Act
- Professional Negligence Claims
- Rent and Service Charge Recovery
- Business Lease Renewals under the 1954 Act
- Leasehold Enfranchisement, Lease Extension and Right to Manage
Contact our Property Litigation Team
telephone: 020 7691 4000
or email: enquiries@edwincoe.com