dilapidation Definition
di·lapi·da·tion (də lap′ə dā′s̸hən)
noun
- a dilapidating or becoming dilapidated
- a dilapidated condition
Etymology: ME dilapidacioun < LL dilapidatio
dilapidation Synonyms
dilapidation Usage Examples
Preposition: of
building: This picture shows, to some extent, the dilapidation of the buildings by around 1950.
Converse of object
- include: The taxation of leases, including dilapidations and variations.
- cover: Clearly, a deposit should be enough to cover any likely dilapidations.
- cause: Landlords failed to enforce repair clauses, causing a general dilapidation.
Adjective modifier
great: The rolling stock is in a state of great dilapidation.
Modifies a noun
- claim: The Head Tenant served via their agents a dilapidation claim to the approximate value of £ 2 million.
- liability: Capital outlay will be required at the end of the lease to pay for dilapidations liability.
- deposit: Do I have to pay the tenant interest on the dilapidation deposit that I hold?
- charge: Our current landlords, keen to have us out, have waived substantial dilapidations charges.
- cost: In England and Wales, under certain circumstances, statute provides a tenant with protection against sizeable dilapidations costs.
- issue: She also has extensive knowledge in relation to dilapidations issues on commercial leases.
Noun used with modifier
tenant: There were also issues surrounding correct valuation methods etc. Claim settled at mediation. £ 230,000.00 landlord and tenant dilapidations claim.
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