21. Escaping from Restrictive Covenants
Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the various options available to developers whose plans are obstructed by restrictive covenants. It covers ignoring restrictive covenants; attempting to buy out the dominant owners; modification or discharge of a covenant under s84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925; and balancing interests of the parties.