The most usual form of dilapidation claims occur at the end of a lease where a property is in a state of disrepair and the landlord or tenant has an obligation to carry out repairs, or to meet their cost.

Negotiating dilapidation claims ought to be simple but, in reality, often involves a minefield of complex arguments. It's vital that an agent deploys good negotiating skills and has a thorough knowledge of the legal principles governing dilapidations as well as construction techniques and costs.

Cooper Property Services has extensive legal knowledge of the law of dilapidations and can provide clients with valuation advice including Section 18 Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 which limits a claim to the actual loss in value of the property as a result of the disrepair. We are also able to attend court hearings if claims become litigious, or attend mediation/arbitration hearings to help in the settlement of the dispute.

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