What is the ratio in Federated Homes Ltd v Mill Lodge Properties Ltd?

Section 78 Law of Property Act 1925 automatically annexes the benefit of restrictive covenants to land without requiring express words of annexation or assignment.

What did the court decide in Federated Homes Ltd v Mill Lodge Properties Ltd?

The Court of Appeal held that covenant benefits pass automatically with land under s.78 LPA 1925, allowing enforcement without express assignment.

Why is Federated Homes Ltd v Mill Lodge Properties Ltd important for land law?

It revolutionized restrictive covenant law by making annexation automatic, simplifying how covenant benefits pass to successors in title.

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