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Addressing the issues of a dilapidations claim is crucial for landlords to maintain their buildings, whilst tenants want to ensure they only pay the minimum cost to reflect their repairing obligations.

The Pre-Action Protocol sets out the procedures for dealing with dilapidations claims as a lease end or break approaches. At GDA Surveys Ltd, our FRICS qualified principal has expertise and over 30 years’ experience in interpreting the relevant protocols and applying them to protect landlords and tenants alike.

The Courts are there to protect both sides in the event of dispute, but our expertise usually allows us to achieve negotiated settlements without the need for costly Court hearings.

Whichever side we are acting for, we get the best result for our clients out of any dilapidations negotiations.

We ensure that our clients are not distracted from their core business by clarifying their expectations and giving them a realistic appraisal of the situation. We report periodically on progress and advise in a commercially appropriate way.