Introduction to Land Law
[UK Edition]

By Roger J. Smith
September 2007
Pearson Education
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publication
ISBN: 9781405823685
328 pages, 6 1/4 x 9 3/8"
$55.00 paper original

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'The text is clear and easy to understand. It explains the issues very well indeed without over-simplifying fundamental points'
Dr Janine Griffiths-Baker, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Bristol

Introduction to Land Law presents a clear explanation of this often difficult to grasp subject. Its enables students to understand why land law is important and how the subject fits together, before introducing some of the critical issues that they will be expected to engage in throughout their study.

Contents

PART 1: Introduction to Land Law
1.         Introducing Land Law
2.         Trusts and Equitable Interests
3.         Legislative Reform: 1925 to 2002
4.         Land and Other Property
5.         Human Rights
PART 2: Acquiring Interests and Binding Purchasers
6.         Adverse Possession and Fixtures
7.         Transfer and Creation of Interests in Land
8.         Estoppel
9.         Ownership of the Family Home
10.       Priorities
PART 3: Rights to Enjoy Land
11.       Successive and Concurrent Ownership
12.       Trusts of Land
13.       Leases: Types and Requirements
14.       Leases: Obligations and Remedies
PART 4: Other Interests in Land
15.       Licenses
16.       Easements
17.       Covenants
18.       Mortgages

Glossary

Features
·        Introductory chapters explain the difference between land law and other forms of property law, the increasingly important relationship between land law and human rights, and what land law is and why it is important.
·        Distinctive three part structure which introduces the very basics of the subject, allows students to consider the main principles and introduces more complex issues in a straightforward and easy to follow style.
·        Fully cross-referenced glossary which provides definitions to the technical and often archaic terms encountered in land law. The cross-referencing system refers readers to contexts within the book where the term is discussed.
·        Diagrams help to explain the sometimes complicated relationships between people and land.
·        Accompanying website provides regular updates on changes in the law that affect the book, web links to useful resources on the internet, and exam-style questions and answer guidance.
·        Attractive colour design emphasizes the clear structure and organization of each chapter.

• Accompanied by Case Navigator, which provides: short introductions to a selection of core cases; direct deep links to each case; questions to test knowledge and understanding; summaries that outline and contextualize each case

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