The role of the surveyor in licences to alter
The factors to consider when assessing whether a licence is required or whether a letter of consent will suffice or indeed whether works need any consent are numerous but will for the most part be dictated by the Lease. Other advice might be contained within a buildings own Rules & Regulations and/or specific Licence To Alter Guidance.
Let’s assume a licence is required and that you appoint a surveyor on behalf of the Landlord to advise and report on the lessees proposals which are deemed not insignificant. Three questions for you:
WHAT TO DO WITH THE SURVEYORS REPORT?
- Who has responsibility for ensuring the Licence is accurate?
- Is a surveyor required to monitor and sign off the works?
- Surveyors Report
LICENCE ACCURACY
The Surveyors Report will provide a clear accurate record of the surveyors’ assessment but to really be of benefit the surveyor should be tasked with checking the final wording of the Licence before engrossment and signature.
Shaun Harris is Managing Director of Harris Associates.
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