Full Description
Thompson's Modern Land Law explores the core areas of this subject area through a theoretical and critical lens. The authors excel at explaining difficult rules and concepts clearly but without oversimplification, guiding students around the common pitfalls in areas where there is typically misunderstanding or confusion.
Straightforward accounts of the law are underpinned by insightful author commentary on areas of debate, exposing students to critical reasoning, while examples of the context in which land law operates helps students to understand abstract topics and encourages them to appreciate the social importance of this subject.
This well-established textbook, both detailed and accessible, is a comprehensive resource for all students studying land law modules.
Digital formats and resources
The eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
The following resources are available online:
- Self-test test questions with instant feedback for every chapter
- Keep up-to-date with the latest news on land law cases and legislation by following the authors Martin George and Antonia Layard on twitter @martingeorge @AntoniaLayard
Contents
1: Introduction to property and land
2: Tenure and estates
3: Law, equity and human rights
4: Unregistered land and the Law of Property Act 1925
5: Registration of title
6: Adverse possession
7: Acquisition of interests in the home
8: The legal framework of co-ownership
9: Leasehold estates
10: Mortgages
11: Easements
12: Freehold covenants
13: Proprietary estoppel
14: Licences
