Contract Law

Restrictive covenants rarely used, claim property agents

30-Jan-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Pub property agents have defended the practices of large pub companies and claimed that restrictive covenants are rarely used, after the Local Government Association (LGA) last week called for a ban on the measure, which forces pubs to change use after...

ALMR opposes blanket ban on restrictive covenants

02-Nov-2011 By John Harrinton, M&C Report

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has urged action on the use of restrictive covenants on pub sales, but fell short of calling for a blanket ban.

CAMRA urges restrictive covenants ban

31-Oct-2011

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the Government to ban the practice of selling pubs with restrictive covenants that force change of use.

Pub sales: the right to restrict

15-Aug-2011 By Peter Coulson

It is no surprise to me that certain breweries and other owners are continuing to reserve their right to impose a restrictive covenant when pubs are sold, writes Peter Coulson.

Ignore restrictive covenants at your peril

14-Oct-2010 By Peter Coulson

It is no surprise that certain breweries are continuing to reserve their right to impose a restrictive covenant on pubs, says Peter Coulson.

Brewery boss slates MPs over covenants

09-Sep-2010 By John Harrington

A prominent regional brewer has mounted a robust defence of using restrictive covenants in pub sales — saying MPs that want them banned "don't know...

Thwaites sells pub under covenant

16-Apr-2010 By Gemma McKenna

North-east brewer Thwaites has sold a Blackburn pub on the condition that it will not be run as a pub again — the new owner plans to convert it to...

Labour confirms free-of-tie commitment

12-Apr-2010 By Ewan Turney

Labour has confirmed its commitment to force pubcos to offer tenants a free of tie option in its election manifesto published today. Labour has...

Equipment focus: CESA on second hand equipment

10-Jul-2009

In the current economic conditions it's more tempting than ever to consider buying second-hand equipment. Cost is obviously the main advantage...

'Restrictive covenants on pubs a disgrace'

08-Jul-2009 By Ewan Turney

Restrictive covenants on pubs being sold are a "revolver to the head" of local authorities but small changes in planning could make a huge difference...

Punch to ditch restrictive covenants

15-Jun-2009 By Hamish Champ

Punch Taverns will attend this weeks ALMR 'mediation' meeting armed with a range of proposed amendments to its lease agreements, including removing...

JDW wins right to sue Van De Berg

10-May-2007 By The PMA Team

Managed chain JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has won the right to bring a High Court damages claim against its former property agent who, it claims, made...