Dilapidations Explained: What Commercial Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as an unwelcome surprise to tenants who believed they had left a property in reasonable condition. Understanding what dilapidations cover and how claims are assessed is essential for both landlords and tenants navigating the end of a lease. At their core, dilapidations are about whether a tenant has complied with their lease obligations regarding the property's physical condition. What a landlord can legitimately claim, and what…
