CS&R prepares comprehensive Make Good schedules and dilapidations assessments for both landlords and tenants. We provide specialist advice to support settlement negotiations, monitor reinstatement works, and ensure alignment with RICS guidance and best practice.
Most commercial leases contain repair and reinstatement obligations. Toward the end of a lease term, landlords commonly serve tenants with a Schedule of Wants of Repair and Reinstatement outlining the works required to return the property to the agreed condition.
Some tenants undertake the required works prior to lease expiry, while others leave the premises as-is, requiring the landlord to complete reinstatement before re-leasing and recover the associated costs. In certain cases, disputes over these costs can escalate into litigation.
Achieving a fair and commercially sensible outcome requires a clear understanding of both the technical building issues and the legal framework governing reinstatement obligations. Skilled negotiation can often resolve these matters without the need for costly court proceedings.
CS&R’s team of Chartered Building Surveyors has extensive experience acting for landlords, tenants, and their legal advisors across New Zealand on all aspects of dilapidations and reinstatement.
We understand the legal precedents, commercial considerations, and technical complexities involved in assessing reinstatement requirements and negotiating financial settlements. Acting for either party, we focus on achieving practical, defensible, and commercially sound outcomes.
Our Services Include:
Full building inspection and defect analysis, including services installations and structural elements
Costing of repair and reinstatement works
Assessment of lease clauses relating to repair and reinstatement obligations
Review of statutory requirements, including Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF) related matters
Analysis of repair and reinstatement versus betterment
Assessment of legal precedent and negotiation strategy
Preparation of Schedules of Reinstatement / Wants of Repair
Review and assessment of schedules prepared by others
Negotiation and settlement support
Expert witness services and litigation support