In England, dilapidation claims arise when a landlord seeks compensation from a tenant for repairing breaches of the lease or surrender condition, typically supported by a schedule of dilapidations and expert surveyor evidence. A solicitor drafts or responds to claims, coordinates inspections, negotiates settlements, and, if needed, issues or defends proceedings in the county court or High Court, on behalf of the client.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles schedules of works, liaises with surveyors, drafts replies or proceedings, and negotiates settlement sums. They manage timing, preserve client rights, and consider options such as damages in lieu of repairs and forfeiture risk.
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