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Restrictive covenants are impermanent

Restrictive covenants are impermanent

A recent tribunal ruling has provided critical clarity on when historic restrictive covenants can be modified to permit residential development.

Background:

The dispute centred upon a parcel of land

When housing duty ends automatically

When housing duty ends automatically

Every person facing homelessness deserves absolute clarity concerning their housing rights, yet navigating the statutory mechanisms that govern the duties of the local housing authority (LHA) often