This practical guide is intended for practitioners seeking to navigate disputes involving easements and restrictive covenants.

In the context of easements, this book addresses the creation of easements, liability, extinguishment of easements and remedies, with a particular focus on the issues that are most likely to be encountered in practice. Further, it also explores common freehold covenants, how these can be enforced, modified or discharged and the remedies available.

The guide provides insight into how the courts are likely to resolve such disputes and important points on evidence and procedure which will inform case preparation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Priya Gopal is a barrister at Gatehouse Chambers. Her practice encompasses all aspects of Property Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Professional Liability and Costs. She is an experienced court advocate, appearing in trials, interim applications, appeals and hearings on ancillary matters, often against counsel who are more senior to her in call.

CONTENTS

Chapter One - Rights of Way and Other Common Easements

Chapter Two - Creation of Easements

Chapter Three - Easements and Liability

Chapter Four - Extinguishment of Easements

Chapter Five - Common Freehold Covenants

Chapter Six - Enforcement of Freehold Covenants

Chapter Seven - Discharge and Modification of Restrictive Covenants

Chapter Eight - Remedies

A Practical Guide to Easements, Restrictive Covenants and Rights of Way - pocket, Engelsk, 2023