Case Study

Question 1

What is the difference between an easement and a wayleave?

Answer 1

An easement grants another party rights over the land regardless of ownership, while a wayleave allows services to run on or under land.

An easement is usually a one-off payment for permanent access to the land, while a wayleave is always temporary.

Question 2

What is a restrictive covenant?

Answer 2

A restrictive covenant is a condition that restricts, limits, prohibits, or prevents the actions of someone named in an enforceable agreement.