Disrepair of premises often leads to extensive disputes between landlords and tenants.

There are early issues to consider such as assessing the appropriate standard of repair and taking appropriate records of breaches, but parties must also take account of the requirements of the Dilapidations Protocol.

Our guidance covers how to meet the best practice expected by that Protocol as well as the operation of the ceiling on dilapidations claims under section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.