BUILDING CONSULTANCY
Project
Defense of Landlord Dilapidations Claim
Location
41 Shortland St
Size
6,500 sqm
Client
Ernst & Young
Services Provided
Lease Interpretation
Negotiation
Settlement of Claim
Challenges
- Off shore building owner
- Building sold during negotiations
- Investigations into future use of office space to determine true loss to building owner
- Preparation of detailed Scott Schedule suitable for court
Outcome
- Achieved a 50% reduction in value of the landlord’s claim
- Settlement agreement exceeded client’s expectation
- Retained by client for further instructions