Challenge
Spirent Communications plc, the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning, appointed Vail Williams to provide expert advice in relation to a dilapidations claim from their landlord.
Our building consultancy team was appointed to advise on and achieve a substantial reduction in the landlord’s dilapidation claim at lease break, with the break conditional on payment of principal rent.
How we helped
- Carefully reviewed landlord’s claim, establishing several areas where inflated costs or losses were present.
- Based on expert knowledge of dilapidations claims, our building surveyor successfully negotiated down the claim.
- We discounted several of the landlord’s claims including the rent claim, because the unit was in good condition and only minor repairs were identified.
We are pleased with the outcome of the dilapidation claim, which resulted in a significant saving to our business of £121,000.
Raymond Lee Director, Global Properties, Spirent Communications plc.
Areas where a reduction in the landlord’s claim was secured, included:
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- The landlord claimed for £30,000 in loss of rent. This was refuted on the basis it could only apply if remedial works were carried out by the landlord.
- The landlord made a reinstatement claim for alterations made by the tenant. These were largely discounted, as most occurred under a previous lease. As the changes were not identified in the new lease, they became the landlord’s fixtures.
- Whilst our client had to keep these in good repair, we saved them approximately £28,000
- The landlord claimed £68,151 to undertake repairs. We found this to be excessive and successfully reduced this to £14,395, a saving of 79%.
- We also negotiated a saving on decoration claims, achieving a discount on the landlord’s original cost of £7,000.
Results
- Overall, our building surveyors negotiated a £121,000 reduction (63% saving) in the landlord’s dilapidation claim.
Get in touch
If you think you may need similar support to that described here, or you would simply want to have an informal chat with a member of our team to discuss your property needs, get in touch.
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