Buch, Englisch, 680 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 1078 g
Buch, Englisch, 680 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 1078 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-957891-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press
* This popular book has been relied upon and refined over 12 editions, proof of its enduring popularity with students
* Brings a practical approach to modern law, guiding the reader through real-life situations to illustrate the rules and highlight problem areas
* Features a running case study of a fictional street throughout which clearly illustrates some of the more complex areas of the law
New to this edition
* Improved structure of the introductory chapters helps students to contextualise the subject of land law before they read further. The introduction now features a focus on 'what is land?' and a case study of one large property to incorporate the key elements introduced here
* 'Chapter maps' have been added to the start of each chapter to make the book easier to navigate
* More diagrams help students visualize the key concepts as they are presented
* Additional material on the following topics will be featured on the ORC, with cross-references from the book: common hold, trusts of land, Settled Land Act settlements, and perpetuities and accumulations. This will enable students to deepen their knowledge of these topics while providing the essential material they need for their course within the book itself
* Fully updated with the key land law developments in human rights and mortgage repossessions
Textbook on Land Law guides students through the principles of contemporary land law from a practical perspective. It focuses on the modern law, confining discussion of historical developments to the minimum necessary to understand basic principles and concentrate on the law as it is now.
The book is consistently recommended to students for ist accuracy and ease of use. It is written in a direct and informal style, explaining the law in non-technical language and warning of possible misunderstandings and confusions. Rules are illustrated by reference to real-life situations in a fictitious town, bringing the subject to life and enhancing the reader's understanding of problem areas. Useful features include a glossary, sample documents and further reading references.
The unique and straightforward approach taken by the authors has established Textbook on Land Law as the ultimate practical land law book and makes the subject interesting and accessible.
Online Resource Centre
The accompanying Online Resource Centre includes additional detail in relation to certain areas, designed for those needing to have a greater knowledge of some older or more complex areas of land law. It also includes annotated web links and regular cases and legislation updates.
Zielgruppe
Core subject on LLB; CPE; Legal Executives courses. Also professional courses such as estate management which require some knowledge of land law. It is also the teaching text of choice at the Land Registry Office.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Part I: Introduction
1: Estates and interests in land
Part II: Acquisition of Estates in Land
2: Buying a house
3: The contract
4: Unregistered land
5: Registered land
6: Acquisition of an estate by adverse possession
Part III: Legal Estates
7: The freehold estate
8: The leasehold estate
9: Obligations of landlord and tenant
10: Enforcement of leasehold covenants
11: Remedies for breach of leasehold covenants
12: Commonhold
Part IV: Trusts and Proprietary Estoppel
13: Trusts - an introduction
14: Co-ownership
15: Trusts of land
16: Settled land act settlements
17: Perpetuities and accumulations
18: Resulting and constructive trusts
19: Proprietary estoppel
Part V: Licences
20: Nature of a licence
21: Enforcement of a licence
Part VI: Third Party Rights
22: Mortgages
23: Easements and profits a prendre
24: Covenants relating to freehold land
Part VII: In Conclusion
25: The family home
26: What is land?
