Schedule of Condition
The Schedule of Condition is an addition to the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Agreement. It will effectively document the property’s condition before work begins, using a written record usually accompanied by photographs and/or sketches. This will serve as evidence of the property’s condition before the work begins and be used where needed.
In addition to homeowners and landlords, tenants, or those leasing a building often request a Schedule of Condition. A Schedule of Condition is sometimes necessary before granting a Party Wall Award. It is also relevant when liability for a premises is going to change, such as in a letting or leasing situation.
Why is a Schedule of Condition Required?
A detailed Schedule of Condition provides a ‘snapshot’ of an individual area, detailing any type of damage—new, old, or notably pre-existing, that could affect the area’s appearance or function. A Schedule of Condition is used by the contractor, tenant, or a third party to confirm that an area is in good condition or if it has undergone repairs or alterations. Later on, it can be reviewed to distinguish between damage that is new and damage that existed previously.
What is the Schedule of Condition used for?
A Schedule of Condition serves a variety of purposes, but generally, it covers the areas and items that can be affected by an event, such as a change in occupancy or a construction project. For example, if a tenant is about to vacate a building, a surveyor would do a Schedule of Condition that would cover more of the building than if the Schedule were done for a minor Party Wall issue. But both would record something at an almost identical level of detail. Whatever the surveyor can see on the day is recorded in the Schedule of Condition.
How will a change affect your building?
When you want to convert a space in your building, be it the ground floor, a loft, or a basement, each has its own construction method. It’s important to have discussions with your architect or designer to ensure you get the look and function you desire, no matter which direction you go in. Our panel of surveyors has assisted many clients by preparing Schedules of Condition. If you’re not sure on what the alteration entails, you must speak to the surveyors before they complete your Schedule of Condition.
In what form is the Schedule of Condition presented?
The plan’s main body will comprise text with visual support like pictures, diagrams, and sketches. This is meant to ensure that information is clearly conveyed and is understandable, because pictures in themselves can not always detail what the surveyor is noting. Your plan will be clear and well-organized, with good labelling of components and solid referencing in the text to any visuals. If a surveyor can’t easily describe something in the text or portray it in a visual format like a photograph, then they write a general note about it.
Our panel of surveyors have extensive experience in preparing Schedules of Condition for both landlords and tenants. A Schedule of Condition serves as a detailed report on the state of a building or part of a building at a specific date and time. Tenants may request a Schedule of Condition to demonstrate that the property was in good order and not in disrepair at the time the lease was signed.
In Manchester, homeowners and landlords can hire surveyors to carry out Schedules of Conditions. If you need a Schedule of Condition and would like to receive a free quote, contact us today.
Surveys of Commercial Property
If you’re thinking of acquiring, leasing, subletting, disposing of, or altering commercial premises in Manchester, you would be well advised to locate a surveyor skilled in the nuances of commercial building surveying – should you spot a defect in a commercial building you can use that information to negotiate an asking price for the property that’s considerably lower than what the seller originally wanted, or you can talk your way out of a bad deal altogether.
Our Manchester-based team of RICS-compliant commercial building surveyors is equipped to handle matters throughout Manchester.
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