Restrictive covenants

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

This practice note on restrictive covenants covers:

The essential characteristics of a restrictive covenant.
How to check whether a covenant is valid and enforceable.
Various ways of dealing with existing covenants, including indemnity insurance and Lands Tribunal applications.

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Resource ID: 3-107-4475
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