Dilapidations claims arise when a tenant fails to comply with repairing obligations under a lease. These claims can occur during the tenancy or at its end, and they involve complex legal principles, statutory limitations, and procedural requirements.
This course provides a clear, practical guide to understanding dilapidations claims, including the landlord’s remedies during the lease term, how damages are assessed after lease expiry, and the steps required under the Dilapidations Protocol. Learners will explore key legislation such as the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927, the Leasehold Property Repairs Act 1938, and the Civil Procedure Rules, alongside case law and best practice guidance.
Whether you are a property professional, landlord, or legal advisor, this training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to manage dilapidations claims effectively and compliantly.
This course covers:
- Understanding what dilapidations claims are and why they matter
- Learn the landlord’s remedies for breaches of repairing obligations during the tenancy, including damages, forfeiture, self-help clauses, and specific performance
- Explore the limitations on damages under section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927
- Recognise the impact of the Leasehold Property Repairs Act 1938 on interim claims
- Understanding how terminal dilapidations claims are assessed, including common law principles, statutory caps, and supersession
- Learn the requirements of the Dilapidations Protocol under the Civil Procedure Rules
- Identify the steps involved in preparing a Schedule of Dilapidations and Quantified Demand
- Understanding the role of expert evidence and the importance of compliance with pre-action procedures
- Explore strategies for negotiation, settlement, and the use of Part 36 offers. Leave with practical tools to manage claims efficiently and avoid costly mistakes
- Leave with practical tools to manage claims efficiently and avoid costly mistakes
