RICS Matrics were at Hugh James's offices this morning to talk about tactics in dilapidations claims. (hughjames.com)
Many of the mistakes made in residential property also cropped up, although failing to advise fully, accurately or at all on the terms of leases is also a common error, with solicitors failing to ensure clients understand issues such as rent reviews, the operation of break clauses and the extent of dilapidation liabilities. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Equally, mediation is a great forum for dilapidations disputes, purely because courts are not an ideal forum for going through the minutiae of a Scott schedule, if nothing else, due to the incredible expense involved. (lawyer-monthly.com)