ABSTRACT
Freehold covenants are extremely wide in nature and, as such, they can encompass almost any topic. Examples of the different kind of freehold covenant you might more commonly come across are: Not to build on the land Not to use the property for business purposes Not to keep any animal other than domestic pets on the land Not to use the property for the sale of alcoholic liquor Not to park a caravan in the driveway To keep boundary fences in good repair and condition
Common Pitfalls The concept of leasehold covenants should not be confused with freehold covenants, however. Whereas freehold covenants are promises to do (or not to do) something on your own land, leasehold covenants are promises as to how a landlord and tenant will conduct themselves for the duration of a lease. The two concepts are distinct entities with entirely different sets of rules relating to their existence and transmission, and as such they should be viewed separately.
