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Our consumer law and dispute resolution specialists regularly write about related legal topics and news, we welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229..

How long do restrictive covenants last on property?

Joanne Ellis
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Restrictive covenants are legally binding conditions placed on a property’s title to control its use and prevent certain actions by homeowners or landowners. These restrictions can impact everything from building extensions to land use, and they...

How do I find restrictive covenants on Land Registry

Joanne Ellis
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When purchasing property or considering developing your existing land assets, it is imperative that you are aware of any restrictive covenants in place. Restrictive covenants are legally binding conditions written into a property's title deeds or Land...

Garden boundary disputes: what you need to know

Joanne Ellis
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Garden boundary disputes are a common source of tension between neighbours, often resulting in distressing and costly legal conflicts. Understanding your rights and responsibilities when it comes to garden boundaries can help you to avoid unnecessary...

Fence disputes and how to resolve them effectively

Joanne Ellis
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Fence disputes are a common source of friction between neighbours, often escalating quickly into complicated legal matters. Whether it involves the position, ownership, maintenance or construction of fences, disagreements can become acrimonious and costly...

Enforcing restrictive covenants

Joanne Ellis
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Restrictive covenants are legally binding conditions placed on land or property to control its use and protect surrounding properties. If a covenant is breached, the person or entity benefiting from it may have the right to enforce it. However, enforcing...

Understanding a deed of release of restrictive covenant

Joanne Ellis
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A restrictive covenant is an agreement embedded within a property deed that restricts or governs the use of the land or property by the owner. Often found in property transactions, restrictive covenants are originally put into place to maintain certain...

Can you sell a house with a boundary dispute?

Joanne Ellis
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Selling a property is often a challenging endeavour in itself, and when you factor in a boundary dispute , the process can become significantly more complex. A boundary disagreement with a neighbouring property owner can diminish your property value, delay...

Buying a house with Japanese knotweed: what you should know

Joanne Ellis
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When contemplating the purchase of property, you may encounter various unexpected issues that could influence your decision. One particularly challenging scenario for potential buyers is discovering Japanese knotweed on or near the property. Japanese...

Breach of restrictive covenant time limit

Joanne Ellis
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Restrictive covenants impose legally binding conditions on how a property can be used or developed. If a homeowner or landowner breaches a restrictive covenant, enforcement action can be taken, but this must be done within certain time limits. ...

Single party expert or joint expert - which is best?

Alysia Leigh
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In many cases expert witnesses are often required to help establish liability or to quantify claims. There are 2 ways to instruct an expert witness in a case. An expert can be instructed on an individual basis by just one party or on a joint basis...

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