A Schedule of Condition is a detailed report on the internal and external condition of a property at the start or end of a lease to highlight any necessary repairs.

It usually includes written descriptions and photographs documenting the condition of a property before a lease begins or construction work starts.

Protecting Interests

It helps protect landlords and tenants by providing evidence of the property's condition which can limit liability for repairs or damages during or at the end of a lease.

In case of future disagreements about damage or deterioration, a Schedule of Condition serves as a reference to determine whether a defect was pre-existing or occurred later.

Uses of a Schedule of Condition

Commercial leases

To record the state of a property before a tenant takes occupancy.

Construction projects

To record the existing condition of properties before starting potentially disruptive work (e.g. building)

Dilapidations assessments

Provide a baseline against which future deterioration can be measured.

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Before purchasing your new home ensure that any potential problems with the property are identified before you commit to buy.