Expert Witness Strategies for Dilapidations in Commercial Lease Ends: CPR Part 35 Updates for 2026 Disputes
Over 60% of commercial lease end negotiations in England and Wales involve a dilapidations dispute — and a poorly prepared expert witness report remains the single most common reason landlords or tenants lose ground at the negotiation table or in court. As commercial leases expire in a cautious 2026 property market, the pressure on surveyors […]
Expert Witness Reports for Dilapidations Disputes in Commercial Leases: CPR Part 35 Standards for 2026 End-of-Lease Claims
Commercial lease expirations in 2026 are surging — driven by a wave of 10- and 15-year leases signed during the post-2008 recovery and the pre-pandemic boom years. For landlords and tenants alike, this means one thing is becoming increasingly urgent: dilapidations disputes are rising sharply, and the quality of expert witness evidence will determine who […]
