Tenant-Side Dilapidations Advice (Deeside) | Office Building Case Study
Tenant-side dilapidations advisory for a modern two-storey office building in Deeside (CH5 area). Evidence-led exposure reduction focusing on rainwater goods, envelope maintenance and lease-calibrated actions.
Overview
Location: Deeside (CH5 area)
Property type: Modern two-storey office building
A tenant required advice to reduce end-of-lease exposure. The inspection focused on evidencing building condition, identifying likely claim drivers, and separating disrepair from routine maintenance so remedial actions could be proportionate and defensible.
Findings
- Rainwater goods and associated defects were identified as key risk drivers: blockages, localised staining and poor discharge commonly escalate internal damage claims if not managed.
- External envelope and openings required targeted maintenance attention to prevent recurring wetting and downstream decoration/fit-out damage.
- Where internal staining was present, the likely pathways were assessed alongside the external condition to prioritise the highest-impact fixes.
- The approach focused on covenant calibration: what is truly required under the lease vs what is “nice to have”.
Recommendations
- Prioritise rainwater goods: clear blockages, repair joints/leaks, confirm effective discharge and reduce splashback/overflow risk.
- Target envelope maintenance actions that reduce future claims: sealant/junction integrity, localised repair where defects enable water ingress.
- Document condition and actions taken so the position is evidential during negotiation.
- Use a staged plan: address the biggest claim drivers first, then reassess remaining items against lease obligations.
Outcome
A defensible, evidence-led plan reduced exposure by focusing on the most common claim drivers (rainwater goods and envelope defects) and keeping actions proportionate to lease obligations.
FAQs
What is “tenant-side” dilapidations advice?
It is advice focused on protecting the tenant: clarifying lease obligations, identifying what is disrepair vs maintenance, and planning proportionate actions supported by evidence to reduce end-of-lease exposure.
Why are rainwater goods such common claim drivers?
Because gutters/downpipes that overflow or leak can cause repeated wetting and internal staining. If not addressed, the cost and scope of a claim can escalate quickly.
Can you help even if the landlord has already issued a schedule of dilapidations?
Yes. We can review the claim, inspect condition, test items against evidence and lease obligations, and help you plan a proportionate response.
Do you publish tenant names or addresses?
No. Case studies are anonymised. We do not publish tenant names, client names, or full addresses.
Next steps
If you have a lease exit, renewal, or a dilapidations claim, we can review scope quickly and set a proportionate plan.