When a tenancy expires it is often the tenant’s responsibility to either return the premises to the landlord in its pre-let condition or pay a settlement charge to the landlord for them to undertake this work themselves.

 

Dependent upon the adaptations that have been undertaken and the length of the completed lease, these works can be extensive and the criteria for compliance is often strictly policed. This can often mean much restorative work in bringing the premises back to a neutral decorative state and ensuring all services are tested for function and safety.