A Schedule of Condition can be contained in either the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and/or a Party Wall Award. Prior to starting the work, a surveyor will make a note of the property condition by developing a report and adding supporting images and diagrams.
A Schedule of Condition is usually asked for by a homeowner or landlord just before the tenant takes control of the building or before a party wall project gets underway.
Why should you get a Schedule of Condition Canterbury?
A Schedule of Condition gives a clear picture of an area by marking any problems that exist at the moment. Later on, the Schedule can be used to tell the difference between new and previous damage. A Schedule of Condition is usually used to check against when changes or repairs happen.
What does the Schedule of Condition include?
How much a Schedule of Condition covers differs from case to case, but usually just captures the impacted areas and items that are being changed by the works. If a tenant is leaving a building, then a Schedule covers more details than it would for a Party Wall matter, although the level of detail usually stays the same. The Schedule of Condition lists everything a surveyor can observe at the time of the survey.
How can alterations or works impact your property?
Ground floor extensions, loft conversions and basement conversions each change a building in different ways. Through discussions with your architect or designer, you will have a chance to consider things that will help you achieve your desired result.
We have surveyors on the panel who have prepared many schedules of condition for clients. Always express your worries to property management before you prepare the Schedule of Condition if you’re not certain about what to expect from the alterations.
What does a Schedule of Condition look like?
It should be descriptive information plentifully illustrated with different pictures, diagrams or sketches. That way, the size and location are clarified. Pictures alone will not suffice.
You will find your schedule presented clearly, with picture references included in the text. Should your surveyor have trouble describing or taking a photo of it, they may only write a general note about the discovery (this is often the situation with hairline cracks).
Who benefits from a Schedule of Condition?
The team is experienced in drawing up Schedules of Condition for landlords, tenants and adjoining owners. You can expect a full report on the condition of a building or part of it at the date and time you request.
A Schedule of Condition may be attached to either a Lease or a party wall award by the tenant/owner to confirm that everything was in good condition at the start of the tenancy or work.
Anyone in Canterbury, including homeowners and landlords, can ask our panel of surveyors for a Schedule of Condition. Should you want to get a free proposal, you can contact our team now.