A Schedule of Condition is a professionally prepared document that can significantly benefit both landlords and occupiers. This type of inspection report provides a comprehensive record of a property’s condition at a specific point in time, often at the start of a new lease, helping to protect against potential disputes or disagreements in the future.
In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Schedules of Condition and provide examples of recent reports completed by Lea Hough Chartered Surveyors.
What is a Schedule of Condition?
A Schedule of Condition is a detailed document that records the condition of a property, including its internal and external features. By documenting the property’s condition accurately, a Schedule of Condition provides both parties with a clear understanding of the property’s condition at the time of inspection. A professionally prepared Schedule of Condition can often serve as a reference for any future condition disputes or dilapidations claims made by either party.
Recent Schedules of Condition Appointments
Lea Hough Chartered Surveyors frequently undertake Schedules of Condition projects in Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Some of our recent reports include:
1. Large Office Building in Barrow in Furness: This Schedule of Condition involved inspecting a large office building in Barrow in Furness on behalf of BAE Systems. Our team meticulously documented the condition of the building, including both internal and external features.
2. Library in Preston: A Schedule of Condition was prepared for the library, highlighting the condition of the building’s structure and various fittings.
3. Large Industrial Premises in Clitheroe: Our team conducted a detailed inspection of a large industrial premises with offices in Clitheroe.
4. Devonshire Steet Properties, Carlisle: We prepared a number of Schedules of Condition for the shops and commercial units on Devonshire Steet in Carlisle to evidence the condition of the properties ahead of major road improvements.
5. Industrial Premises, Middleton: Our team inspected an industrial premises on Brookside Business Park and prepared a Schedule of Condition.
6. Large Industrial Premises, Rochdale: A Schedule of Condition was completed for a large industrial premises on Kingsway Business Park. The inspection report provided a comprehensive understanding of the property’s condition.
7. Industrial Unit, Blackburn: We inspected an industrial unit in Blackburn and prepared a Schedule of Condition.
8. Manufacturing premises, Chorley: Our team conducted a Schedule of Condition inspection on a manufacturing premises in Chorley.
9. Industrial Unit, Driffield, Yorkshire: We inspected an industrial unit in Driffield and prepared a Schedule of Condition.
10. Night Club, Colne: Our team inspected a night club in Colne, prior to demolition works adjacent to it. The Schedule of Condition documented the condition of the building to document its condition before the nearby work commenced.
11. Church Community Centre, Morecambe: We prepared a Schedule of Condition for a church community centre in Morecambe at the start of a lease term.
12. Large Retail Unit in Bolton: Our team inspected a large retail unit in Middlebrook Business Park and prepared a Schedule of Condition, to be appended to a commercial lease.
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