Property Covenants

[fairyfinn]

Hi!

I would love to keep a few chickens in my small back garden (I was thinking three). I looked into local laws (I'm in the UK), and couldn't find anything to stop me, but then I checked the deed to my house, and there's a covenant stating that I can't keep anything other than household pets on the property. If I were to check with neighbors that they are alright with having chickens nearby, how likely am I to get challenged, and what would be the consequences if I did?

I would be very grateful for any advice.

Thank you!

 

[sloanbychoice]

I don’t know much about the law in the UK.
But in the US, restrictive covenants are put in place for neighborhoods, generally.
And, even if neighbors give verbal permission, basically, the first time they get mad about anything, they can turn you in.

Like I said, no idea how it all works there, but here, it can be a nightmare.

 

[fairyfinn]

I see Thanks for your help. I might ask on some British-based forums. Do you think emailing might help? That way it's in writing

 

[sloanbychoice]

I would, yes.