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This document sets out breaches of lease covenants related to repair, redecoration, and reinstatement. Issued during or at the end of a lease term, it includes repair specifications and cost estimates.

Clients

  • Commercial landlords
  • Tenants exiting leases
  • Legal teams involved in lease disputes
  • Property managers

Key Dilapidations Focus

A formal report detailing lease breaches, typically relating to repairs, reinstatement, or redecoration.

A qualified surveyor acting on behalf of the landlord or tenant, depending on the situation.

Usually served before lease expiry (interim or terminal) or during lease negotiations.

Yes, tenants can obtain a rebuttal report and negotiate the scope or cost of claimed works.

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Take Control with a Schedule of Dilapidations
When a commercial lease ends, disputes over repairs and reinstatement can be costly and time-consuming. Our Schedule of Dilapidations reports are designed to provide clear, legally defensible assessments of lease breaches. Whether you’re a landlord seeking compensation or a tenant managing exit costs, Holdens delivers a professional, impartial breakdown of responsibilities and remedies. With RICS-qualified surveyors and deep experience across retail, office, and industrial sectors, we help you protect your financial interest, plan ahead, and resolve disputes without delays. From early-stage advice to final settlements, we make lease-end negotiations clearer, faster, and fairer.

6 Benefits of a Schedule of Dilapidations

Recoverable Costs

Helps landlords seek reimbursement or undertake necessary works.

Budget Forecasting

Enables tenants to plan finances ahead of exit.

Cost Clarity

Accurately calculates repair liabilities at lease end.

Dispute Resolution

Expert reporting to support negotiation or litigation.

Legal Backup

Strengthens your position when enforcing lease terms.

Strategic Planning

Informs decisions on renewals, re-letting, or refurbishment.

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