Full Description
Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage?Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Extensive online resources providing a wide range of extra tools to support further study, including: - Indicative answers to sample questions in the book- Additional self-test questions- Web links to direct further research- A flashcard glossary- Further writing on advanced topics, including adverse possession and easements and profits
Contents
Part 11: What is land?2: The structure of land lawPart 2: Legal Estates3: The freehold estate4: Registration of title5: Leases6: Adverse possessionPart 3: Sole and Joint Owners of Land7: The sole owner of land8: Joint owners of land (co-ownership)9: Trusts and the family home10: Proprietary estoppel11: Trusts of landPart 4: Rights Over Land12: Easements and profits13: Covenants in freehold land14: MortgagesPart 5: The Bigger Picture15: Completing the puzzle16: Exam technique and the perils of question spotting
