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What is a Section 88B (s88B) Instrument? Definition or Meaning

‘Section 88B Instrument’ definition: Section 88B is the legal power or rules to set out the creation of easements, positive covenants under the Conveyancing Act 1919. s88b easements and positive covenants often relate to services such as drainage and water or the right of a carriageway over land. These restrictions are on the property at the time of sale and the purchaser is bound and obliged to them. A search for such easements is prudent prior to any purchase or development on land.