Advising on restrictive covenants in residential transactions: In conversation with Ian Quayle

Advising on Restrictive Covenants in Residential Transactions

Restrictive covenants are a complex aspect of residential conveyancing, dictating what owners can or cannot do with their land.

According to Ian Quayle, Managing Director of IQ Legal Training, and Rosella Lanza, Content Analyst at InfoTrack, these binding promises frequently surface during title investigations.

Understanding Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are contractual obligations that limit land use, often continuing to bind successors in title, even if originally agreed between different contracting parties.

Practical Guidance

A recent webinar with Ian Quayle and Rosella Lanza explored the complexities of restrictive covenants, offering practical guidance for solicitors on how to identify, advise on, and manage these issues within residential transactions.

The session is now available to watch on demand.

Restrictive covenants remain one of the trickiest aspects of residential conveyancing.

Author's summary: Experts discuss complexities of restrictive covenants in residential transactions.

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Legal Futures Legal Futures — 2025-10-14