
Textbook on Land Law
Oxford University Press
17th Edition
Published on 30. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
696 pages
978-0-19-880958-6 (ISBN)
Description
Practical and contextual in its approach, lucid and engaging in style, Textbook on Land Law enlivens the subject for students.
The innovative running case study used throughout illustrates the law in action, helping students to visualize the real life applications of the law and demystify abstract concepts.
Academic details on key topics are explained straightforwardly for an accessible learning experience. This is enhanced by additional examples, extracts, diagrams, and sample documents which contribute to the building blocks of a clear framework, enabling students to gain a pragmatic understanding of the essential principles.
A glossary of key terms is included at the end of the book for ease of reference, while end-of-chapter reading suggestions support further research and exam preparation.
Online resources
This textbook is also accompanied by online resources including self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on approaching land law problems, as well as additional examination of topics such as leasehold covenants, perpetuities and accumulations, and undue influence and mortgages.
The innovative running case study used throughout illustrates the law in action, helping students to visualize the real life applications of the law and demystify abstract concepts.
Academic details on key topics are explained straightforwardly for an accessible learning experience. This is enhanced by additional examples, extracts, diagrams, and sample documents which contribute to the building blocks of a clear framework, enabling students to gain a pragmatic understanding of the essential principles.
A glossary of key terms is included at the end of the book for ease of reference, while end-of-chapter reading suggestions support further research and exam preparation.
Online resources
This textbook is also accompanied by online resources including self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on approaching land law problems, as well as additional examination of topics such as leasehold covenants, perpetuities and accumulations, and undue influence and mortgages.
Reviews / Votes
The authors' writing style and clarity of exposition is a key strength. Utilization of a running case study works exceptionally well in helping students to relate abstract legal principles to practical 'real world' scenarios. * Sam Burton, Senior Lecturer in Law, Sheffield Hallam University * It is designed with a student's needs in mind. In depth relevant examples make it interesting. * Andrea Garvey, law student, Swansea University * Well stated and clear. Great basis for further discussion and clarity of explanation. * Anne Street, Senior Teaching Fellow, SOAS, University of London * It is excellent, provides students with a comprehensive review of the law, as well as giving them useful pointers in terms of reform. * Emily Allbon, Senior Lecturer, City, University of London *More details
Edition
17th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1046 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-880958-6 (9780198809586)
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Persons
Judith-Anne MacKenzie was, for 21 years, a practising barrister in the Civil Service working initially as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (drafting legislation), and later as a Senior Civil Servant in the DTI, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Department for Transport. Prior to that she was a legal academic and a barrister in private practice. She has now retired from practice but continues to work as an author. She is also Special Advisor to the Save
Me Trust.
Dr Aruna Nair is a Lecturer in Property Law at King's College London. She has experience of teaching land and property law at King's College London and at the University of Oxford where she was a part-time tutor. Before holding teaching posts Dr Nair was a Research Assistant working on property, family, and trusts law for the Law Commission.
Me Trust.
Dr Aruna Nair is a Lecturer in Property Law at King's College London. She has experience of teaching land and property law at King's College London and at the University of Oxford where she was a part-time tutor. Before holding teaching posts Dr Nair was a Research Assistant working on property, family, and trusts law for the Law Commission.
Author
Barrister, formerly a member of the Government Legal Service and a former Senior Civil Servant at the Department for Transport
Lecturer in Property LawLecturer in Property Law, King's College London
Content
Part I: Introduction
1: Estates in land
2: Interests in land
Part II: The Freehold Estate
3: Buying a house
4: The contract
5: Unregistered land
6: Registered land
7: Acquisition of an estate by adverse possession
Part III: Legal Estates
8: The freehold estate
9: The leasehold estate
10: Obligations of landlord and tenant
11: Enforcement of leasehold covenants
12: Remedies for breach of leasehold covenants
Part IV: Trusts
13: Express and implied trusts
14: Trusts of land
15: Settled Land Act settlements
16: Perpetuities and accumulations
17: Co-ownership
18: Resulting and constructive trusts
19: Proprietary estoppel
Part V: Licences and Rights to the Family Home
20: Licences and their enforcement
21: Special rights in relation to the family home
Part VI: Rights in Land
22: Mortgages and charges
23: Priorities in relation to mortgages and charges
24: Easements
25: Freehold covenants
Part VII: Conclusion
26: What is land?
1: Estates in land
2: Interests in land
Part II: The Freehold Estate
3: Buying a house
4: The contract
5: Unregistered land
6: Registered land
7: Acquisition of an estate by adverse possession
Part III: Legal Estates
8: The freehold estate
9: The leasehold estate
10: Obligations of landlord and tenant
11: Enforcement of leasehold covenants
12: Remedies for breach of leasehold covenants
Part IV: Trusts
13: Express and implied trusts
14: Trusts of land
15: Settled Land Act settlements
16: Perpetuities and accumulations
17: Co-ownership
18: Resulting and constructive trusts
19: Proprietary estoppel
Part V: Licences and Rights to the Family Home
20: Licences and their enforcement
21: Special rights in relation to the family home
Part VI: Rights in Land
22: Mortgages and charges
23: Priorities in relation to mortgages and charges
24: Easements
25: Freehold covenants
Part VII: Conclusion
26: What is land?