STEP 4: whether the easement is enforceable where the servient land has been sold? - Equitable Easement

3 important questions on STEP 4: whether the easement is enforceable where the servient land has been sold? - Equitable Easement

Explain the two different types of equitable easements that require different formalities?

  • Create an equitable easement
  • Equity recognises an easement an estate contract

Explain the requirements for the express creation of an equitable easement?

  • S.1(2)(a) LPA 1925 is not satisfied = uncertain period
  • Writing, signed by the party creating it (s.53(1)(a) LPA 1925)

Explain the requirements for an easement that takes effect as an estate contract?

  • Satisfies duration requirements in (s.1(2)(a)) LPA 1925)
  • BUT is not created by a valid deed so cannot take effect as a legal easement
  • Equity recognises easement as an estate contract if it satisfies formalities under (s.2 LP(MP)A 1989); (Walsh v Lonsdale)

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