Dilapidations and Service Charge

Examines the law governing repairing obligation and dilapidations claims arising under commercial leases.

An understanding of the basics of dilapidations law is essential for commercial lease negotiation. This clear and practical book gives a thorough exposition of the law governing dilapidations in Scotland.

• Covers the underlying common law - important cases - how to interpret a lease - remedies for breach of repairing obligation - common parts and service charge, and dispute resolution
• Shows how to avoid common pitfalls when first negotiating a lease
• Explains how developments in contract law and the rules of interpretation of contracts have affected how a court will interpret or construe a lease in the event of dispute
• Looks at how changing occupier requirements and reduced occupier demand has led to closer scrutiny of the liabilities of outgoing tenants and of the intention of landlords with regard to redevelopment and/or re-letting of a property