Coco Williams

Detect de defects to defeat de defects blues

Untitled-2Did you know… that inspections during the Defects Liability Period (DLP) are not mandatory?

Defects that occur to your assets during DLP can negatively impact performance and the level of compliance.

Defects commonly traverse building structure and cladding, fire protection systems, waterproofing, as well as vital life-safety systems.

Engaging an independent consultant to assess construction defects prior to and during the DLP provides owners with the facts needed to address with their builders before the DLP ends. Continue reading

The Lights are off in the Office, because Everybody’s gone Home…

Untitled eBut we’re open for business, and we’re here to help!

With the sudden amount of business closures and surrendering of commercial leases, there are many things Landlords need to address and co-ordinate to manage costs, risks, and maximise return.

For example:-

Independent Make Good Assessments

‘Make Good’ obligations are unlikely to be met by Lessees where leases are surrendered or determined due to financial distress, however engagement of independent assessments by Landlords are recommended to provide a basis for Landlord insurance claims and / or claims against receivers and managers of a distressed Tenant. Continue reading