Schedule of Condition

Schedule of Condition Surveys & Reports

Schedule of Condition

ASL RICS Chartered Surveyors & Valuers

At ASL, our team of chartered surveyors provide RICS survey and valuation services for both landlords and tenants, including Schedule of Condition Surveys & Reports.

These lie among our full suite of commercial services, including commercial building surveys and commercial property valuations.

What is a Schedule of Condition?

A Schedule of Condition is a detailed report that documents the state of a property at a specific point in time, typically at the beginning of a lease.

It is often used in the context of commercial property leases to record the condition of the premises when a tenant takes possession, serving as a reference point for both landlords and tenants. A Schedule of Condition is a crucial tool for managing landlord-tenant relationships, helping to clarify maintenance responsibilities and reduce the potential for costly disputes when the lease ends.

Key Features of a Schedule of Condition

Detailed Documentation: thorough descriptions and photographs of the property's condition, covering all aspects such as walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, fittings, and external elements. This can include noting any existing damage, wear and tear, and overall maintenance issues.
Legal Reference: The document is often attached to the lease agreement as an appendix and is legally binding. It serves as a baseline against which any changes or damage to the property can be measured, helping to determine the tenant's obligations for repair or restoration under the lease terms.
Use in Dilapidations: A Schedule of Condition is particularly important in the context of dilapidations, as it helps to differentiate between damage caused during the tenancy and issues that existed before the tenant took possession. This can limit the tenant's liability for pre-existing issues.

When Would I Need A Schedule of Condition?

A Schedule of Condition is a crucial document often used in various scenarios, such as before leasing, construction, or renovation work, and plays a vital role in preventing disputes and ensuring clarity between parties. Whether you’re a tenant, landlord, contractor, or property owner, understanding when and why a Schedule of Condition is necessary can help protect your interests and maintain clear communication.

Before Leasing a Property: Tenants and landlords use a schedule of condition to document the property's condition before entering into a lease, helping prevent disputes over damages when the lease ends.
Before Construction or Renovation: Property owners or contractors may require a Schedule of Condition to record the state of adjoining properties before starting construction, renovation works or particularly party wall works, to protect against claims for damage caused by the works.
In Legal Disputes: It can serve as evidence in legal disputes over property damage, providing an objective record of the property's condition at a specific point in time.
Insurance Purposes: Insurers may require a Schedule of Condition to assess the risk and determine the necessary coverage for a property.
Selling or Purchasing Property: Buyers and sellers might use it to establish a clear understanding of the property's state, ensuring that all parties are aware of any existing issues.

Manage Lease Negotiations Safely & Fairly with ASL

ASL’s team of RICS dilapidations surveyors provide reliable surveys, reports and advise on lease management, dilapidations and condition reports.

Our team of chartered commercial surveyors at ASL are well versed not only in schedules of condition but also in dilapidations and complete building surveys.

We have an expertise in identifying defects, key indicators of property condition, and potential areas of dispute: all crucial in addressing issues that may arise at the end of a lease or following party wall or other construction works.

Why Choose ASL Chartered Surveyors & Valuers?

Expertise & RICS Certification

Our accreditation, extensive experience, in-depth knowledge of the commercial property market, ensures you receive the highest service with every valuation.

Comprehensive & Transparent Reports

We deliver clear and concise reports providing a complete picture of your commercial property’s condition, value, or life cycle cost analysis.

Accurate & Reliable

ASL deliver comprehensive and precise valuations backed by thorough research and commercial market analysis.

Client-Centric Approach

Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are dedicated to tailoring our valuations to your unique requirements, and answering any questions throughout the valuation process.

Hear From Our Customers

I got ASL to provide a valuation on a property I was purchasing and following their advice I was made aware of a number of repairs which resulted in a lower valuation than the agreed purchase price. I was able to negotiate a new purchase price saving £12,000. The service was quick, efficient and friendly.

Cannot fault the service received from Nick at ASL Surveyors. He ensured that the whole process was quick, efficient and stress free. I had my report back within a few days so I honestly couldn’t recommend him and this company enough. Thank you!!

I used ASL for my recent home purchase. Complete transparency and efficient communication was achieved throughout. I received my full report in a timely fashion and couldn’t recommend the company more to anyone looking to use their services.

We recently agreed a private sale on a bungalow in Gateacre, as there was no agent involved, we were advised to at least get a Home Survey. Gabriella arranged this quickly and we received the report a couple of days after the survey was done. It was really detailed but explained perfectly and the scoring system allowed us to understand it better. We had a couple of questions which James answered on a phone call a few days after. Excellent service throughout, thanks to all involved.

As a firm we highly recommend ASL Chartered Surveyors, rely on their service and we will continue to do so in the future. We have used ASL Chartered Surveyors for our housing disrepair clientele and they always deliver in accordance with the protocol. We are confident in the service ASL Chartered Surveyors provides, and we have always found them to be reliable, approachable and professional – they never hesitate to assist us and indeed our clients with any queries we may have collectively throughout the process.

I can’t fault the service we received and have had a really positive experience with the company. The guys carried out an extensive search on our property and provided a thorough report. On moving in we noticed a couple of issues that we wanted some more information on and contacted them to advise. Mal and Danny came straight out to do another check and were extremely friendly and helpful and gave us some useful tips on how to solve the issues. The service has been very professional and they are clearly a very reputable company to make a second visit and reassure us.