ᐅ Demolition Handover Report – Who Has Experience? Insights?

Hello everyone,

In June, we purchased a house to be demolished, which is scheduled to be handed over to us in November after the current occupants move out. I have a question regarding the handover report – assuming it’s even relevant for a demolition property.

Basically, besides the details of the property (address, parcel number, etc.) and the names of the people/witnesses present at the handover, I planned to mainly document the meter readings, note any documents handed over, and whether the house has been completely cleared out. I don’t see keys and defects as very relevant since, as mentioned, the house will be demolished 2–3 weeks after handover, and we aren’t really concerned about the building’s condition.

Does anyone have experience or tips on what else might be important to include in the handover report or what to watch out for?

Thanks and best regards!
mammut

Anyone have a tip? Or is keeping a log just too much? I think the meter readings should definitely be documented at the handover. It’s probably also a good idea to keep any documents you receive, right?

Well, the handover protocol is only meant to document any defects in order to potentially claim compensation later. That doesn’t seem to apply here, right? Everything else was already recorded in the notary agreement back in June. Reading the meter can be done, but it probably isn’t necessary, since it can be assumed that the homeowners have already canceled the utility contracts. I assume the house is no longer occupied?

ypg schrieb:
Well, the handover report is only meant to document defects in order to potentially assert claims for damages later on. That doesn’t seem to apply here, does it?! Everything else was already recorded in the notarized contract back in June. You can record the meter readings, but it’s probably not necessary since it can be assumed that the homeowners have already canceled the utility contracts. I assume the house is no longer occupied?

Thanks for your reply.
Actually, the house will be occupied until shortly before the handover—the handover is scheduled for mid-month. That’s why I’m focusing on the meter readings. I just want to avoid any trouble or at least have a clear record of the readings at handover. Whether that will actually be needed is another matter.

But based on what you said, can I conclude that this is more or less the only thing that might be worth documenting?

Perhaps it should also be documented that items not cleared out by the previous occupant, which you accept by not removing them, may then be disposed of.

kbt09 schrieb:
Maybe it should also be documented that items not cleared out by the previous occupant, which you accept as is (the non-clearance), may then be disposed of.

Thanks also for your reply, good point!
According to the purchase agreement, the house is supposed to be vacant at handover. I would document any failure to meet this condition in the protocol, possibly with a deadline or, as per your suggestion, stating that we are allowed to dispose of the items ourselves (at their expense if the quantities are large).