Our house was built c1890 and the original deeds have a clause saying a sum of ground rent is payable annually, plus owner must not allow property to be structurally altered internally or externally.
We had something similar on our last house and paid £1.80 quarterly, plus had to get permission from company who now hold lease (not sure that is right term, as property was freehold but hopefully ykwim) when we fitted double glazing.
Difference is, no one collects payment on current property (nor any of our neighbours - all built at same time). Direct, attached neighbours have done lots of work but say no such clause in their deeds.
If we did do work, realistically what could happen? Can someone turn up and claim the house as we have breached conditions? Are these 100+ year old clauses enforceable, or do they 'die' if no one continues to claim payments?
Anyone had similar? TIA.