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Dilapidations

Strategic dilapidations advice for landlords and occupiers.

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Dilapidations

Dilapidations

WGM's in-house dilapidations specialists advise landlords pursuing claims and occupiers assessing their potential liability or defending a claim.

Our experience spans UK and European funds, property companies and occupiers of every scale. We represent clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution and provide expert witness advice on dilapidations matters.

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Commercial industrial property

02 / Who we advise

Tailored advice for
landlords and occupiers.

Dilapidations can affect the value of a landlord's claim and an occupier's exit costs. WGM offers practical advice on potential liability, claim defence and negotiation.

For landlords

Advice to help you understand lease obligations and pursue a commercially considered claim.

  • Schedules of dilapidations
  • Lease covenant review
  • Claim strategy and negotiation
  • ADR / expert advice
Discuss a landlord claim

For occupiers

Strategic advice before lease expiry and specialist support to assess and negotiate a claim.

  • Pre-expiry advice
  • Liability assessment
  • Claim defence and negotiation
  • Settlement strategy
Discuss an occupier claim

03 / Speak to a specialist

Speak directly to our
Head of Building Surveying.

For a confidential discussion about your dilapidations matter, please contact Dan Metcalf.

Dan Metcalf

Head of Building Surveying

07735 233 642 dan@wgm-bc.co.uk

04 / Common questions

Dilapidations
FAQs

Answers to some of the most common questions we are asked about dilapidations.

Ideally, a landlord should serve a dilapidations claim 6–12 months before the lease expires.

It depends on the lease, but in most instances, yes.

It depends on a number of factors, including the lease covenants, the landlord's intentions and the landlord's ability to demonstrate loss.

Appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in dilapidations. Before lease expiry, they can advise on your exit strategy and subsequently negotiate the claim on your behalf.

Yes, although relatively few claims end up in court. Both parties are expected to follow the Dilapidations Pre-Action Protocol, which encourages the early exchange of information and sets out the steps parties should take before litigation.

Have a project in mind?

Let's talk.

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