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Tenant Defence Reports

Helping tenants respond to and reduce dilapidations claims.

If you've received a dilapidations claim from your landlord, our independent reports help you challenge excessive demands and negotiate a fair, evidence-based settlement.

How We Support Tenants

How We Can Help

We act solely in your interest, reviewing the landlord's claim and preparing a robust, costed response that protects your position.

Review the Claim

We carefully assess the landlord's schedule of dilapidations against your lease.

  • Lease obligation review
  • Scrutiny of claimed items
  • Identify overstated costs
  • Assess validity of the claim

Build Your Defence

We prepare a quantified, evidence-based response challenging excessive demands.

  • Quantified response
  • Photographic evidence
  • Section 18 considerations
  • Realistic cost assessment

Negotiate Settlement

We negotiate on your behalf to achieve a fair and cost-effective outcome.

  • Acting solely for you
  • Reducing liability
  • Fair settlement
  • Avoiding disputes

Why Choose Thistle Surveying?

RICS Regulated
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Acting For Tenants
We work solely in your interest, not the landlord's.
Reduce Liability
We challenge excessive claims to minimise your costs.
Well-Evidenced Reports
Robust reports that stand up to scrutiny.
Experienced Surveyors
Extensive commercial dilapidations experience.
Fast Turnaround
We aim to deliver most reports within 48 hours.

Received a dilapidations claim?

Get in touch today for independent advice and a quick, no-obligation quote.

0121 256 2561Mon–Fri: 9.30am – 5pm Request a Quote