Legal or procedural basis
Common evidential practice supporting the statutory process; the Act does not prescribe a fixed format.
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Schedule of Condition
A written and photographic record of relevant parts of an adjoining property before works begin.
Service overview
What this service covers.
Projects where a clear pre-work record will help both owners.
A Schedule of Condition is a dated written and photographic record of relevant parts of the adjoining property before work starts. It is common evidence-led practice, although the Act does not prescribe a single mandatory format.
When this service may be relevant
- Notifiable construction is close to an adjoining property.
- Both owners want a neutral pre-work record.
- Existing cracking, movement or decorative defects need to be distinguished from later allegations.
Who this is for
Projects where a clear pre-work record will help both owners.
How the instruction is approached
A clear route, matched to the facts.
The Act’s requirements and any boundary procedure depend on the actual documents, ownership and site relationships. These are the usual working stages.
- 01
Set the scope
Identify the parts of the property reasonably relevant to the proposed work.
- 02
Inspect consistently
Record visible condition in a systematic written and photographic format without diagnosing matters outside the instruction.
- 03
Issue the record
Provide the schedule for agreement or inclusion with the Award and retain a clear dated copy.
Questions about Schedule of Condition
Useful context before you instruct.
General information only. Advice on a particular property requires the relevant documents and facts.
01Does a Schedule prevent damage?
No. It provides a baseline record. Appropriate design, workmanship, sequencing and safeguards remain the means of reducing risk.
02Is it useful when a neighbour consents?
It can be. Some owners agree to the work but still choose a proportionate condition record for mutual clarity.
Authoritative references
Further reading
These public sources support the general explanations on this page. They do not replace advice on the facts of a particular property.
Schedule of Condition
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