birketts – The hidden cost of expert reports

One of the most common “bones of contention” in the costs of disrepair claims is the cost of expert surveyor’s reports. As a rule of thumb, a landlord would expect to pay between £750 to £1,000 for the cost of the Claimant’s expert undertaking a survey. This is, of course, subject to the landlord having had the opportunity to inspect the property at the outset of the claim (or prior to a claim having been made) in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England).