How your title deeds could make you liable for archaic obligations

Those unaware of restrictive covenants can become liable for life-changing sums out of the blueTom and Lisa Aldiss* had just bought their first home when the demand arrived. A housing association they had never heard of claimed the developer had breached a restrictive covenant by building their house and demanded they pay £45,000 or face legal action.Restrictive covenants appear on the majority of title deeds for properties in the UK and can prohibit certain uses, alterations or developmen