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dilapidation Definition

di·lapi·da·tion (də lap′ə dās̸hən)

noun

  1. a dilapidating or becoming dilapidated
  2. a dilapidated condition

Etymology: ME dilapidacioun < LL dilapidatio

dilapidation Synonyms

dilapidation

n.

ruin, disintegration, disrepair; see destruction 2. See syn. study at ruin.

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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