Land Law

by Mark Davys

A clear introduction to land law, using accessible language and a broad range of features to reinforce understanding of the key cases and concepts. This new edition has been comprehensively revised and will be supported by an innovative and useful companion website.

"This new edition of Land Law provides an up-to-date, stimulating and engaging account of the subject and deserves to be recognised as one of the leading student texts available." - Dr Heather Conway, School of Law, Queen's University, Belfast

Mark Davys is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the School of Law, Keele University, where he teaches property law - having previously practised in this area as a solicitor. He also contributes to the development of Keele University's virtual learning environments. Mark is well known for taking an innovative approach to his teaching and is the holder of a Keele University award for excellence in teaching. He was also shortlisted for the OUP Law Teacher of the Year 2014 Prize.

PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to Land Law.- 2. Key Concepts of Land Law.- 3. Licences.- PART II: THE ESTATES AND INTERESTS 4. Freehold Land.- 5. The Leasehold Estate.- 6. Leasehold Covenants.- 7. Mortgages.- 8. Easements and Profits.- 9. Covenants in Freehold Land.- Part III: SHARING INTERESTS IN LAND 10. Concurrent Co-ownership.- 11. Trusts of Land.- PART IV: ACQUIRING INTERESTS IN LAND 12. The Formal Acquisition of Interests in Land.- 13. Adverse Possession.- 14. Implied Trusts and Proprietary Estoppel.- PART V: PRIORITIES 15. Registered Title.- 16. Unregistered Land.