Covenant

All properties at Mayfair Gardens are protected by a covenant written into Land Registry records.

Purchasers of properties at Mayfair Gardens must register as members of Mayfair Gardens Management Company as a condition of purchase and agree to observe and perform the covenants, conditions and stipulations covered by covenant.

Upon signing the Deed of Covenant and paying the Registration Fee a Certificate of Membership of the Company will be issued which enables owners to receive notification of, attend and vote at General Meetings of the Company.

The covenant protects the peaceful nature and uniformity of appearance and is formed of 5 schedules:

The first schedule

Grant of Easements

The first schedule covers rights of access to Mayfair Gardens and the right to take utilities such as water, electricity and gas.

The second schedule

Exceptions and Reservations

The second schedule of the covenant covers exceptions and reservations to the first schedule (Grant of Easements).

The Third Schedule

Stipulations to be observed and performed by the Transferee

The third schedule applies to owners of properties.

Some of the important key points of this schedule are:

  • Not to use any building on the properties for any purpose other than an a single private dwelling
  • Not to change the external appearance of the property
  • Not to keep a boat, caravan/camper van or trade vehicle on the property
  • Not to use the property for any business purpose
  • Keep the garden and lawns tidy and well cultivated
  • To pay the management company 1/80th of the costs to comply with it’s obligations under the covenant

In addition to the stipulations about use and maintenance of properties, owners are required to adhere to the colour conformity so that a consistent and standard level of quality and appearance is maintained.

The Fourth Schedule

The Management Company’s Obligations

The fourth schedule covers the obligations of the management company.

This includes the management, maintenance, upkeep of the gardens and common parts of the Mayfair Gardens estate.

The Fifth Schedule

Deed of Covenant

The fifth schedule is the deed of covenant, signed by the purchasers and the management company.

View or download a copy of the covenant