Dilapidations
Dilapidation is a complex area of property law which we are able to guide landlords and tenants through, advising either party on the specific procedures and obligations in both Residential and Commercial settings. Our service in this field includes support, specialist dilapidation surveys, and schedule of condition.
Acting on behalf of both landlords and tenants we have successfully produced and negotiated numerous claims, and have provided strategic advice for occupiers in order to mitigate their obligations.
We also offer other dilapidation-related services, which include the following:
- Pre-Lease Surveys, providing advice on how to limit your repairing obligations.
- Schedules of Condition, for appending to a Lease or Party Wall etc.
- Assessment of Dilapidation, for either a landlord or tenant to help provide a strategy for dealing with dilapidations prior to the end of a lease.
- Break clause advice, to ensure compliance with works prior to lease expiry.
- Tenant alterations, applying for landlord consent or monitoring and advising on the works proposed by a tenant on behalf of the landlord.
Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment (BRCA)
A Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment (BRCA) is carried out to provide property owners with the cost of re-building to a similar standard in the event of a total loss of its fabric and structure.
Our process follows guidelines set out by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Fortium Surveying Ltd has formed a bespoke BRCA report which includes a complete breakdown of all costs, including professional fees, providing a clear, easy-to-read schedule.
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repair and maintenance.
The CDM Regulations require those undertaking construction or building work to consider, plan, design and manage the risks involved in the construction and use of buildings.
Licence to Alter
We act for many Landlords who wish to assess their Tenants planned changes to a property by providing a detailed report commenting on numerous factors including Statutory Applications, and the effects the potential works could have upon the property. We ensure a concise schedule of documents is obtained from the Tenant and appended to a Licence Agreement, which assists all parties to understand what is expected to be undertaken to remove or retain elements of the alteration at lease expiry.
Party Wall
Fortium Surveying Ltd Party Wall service, can assist you in making that initial assessment as to whether the Party Wall Act applies, and if so, which Notice/s need to be issued. Following this we will act on behalf of the party wall/s as the Building Owner or Adjoining Owners Surveyor if Notices and potentially an Award are required.