What is the ratio in London County Council v Allen?

The burden of a restrictive covenant cannot run to bind a third party purchaser who was not an original party to the covenant, absent specific legal requirements being met.

What did the court decide in London County Council v Allen?

The Court of Appeal held that the LCC could not enforce the restrictive covenant against the third party purchaser as the burden did not run with the land.

Why is London County Council v Allen important for Land Law?

It established key limitations on restrictive covenant enforcement, clarifying when covenant burdens will and will not run with land to bind third parties.

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