The Principles of Land Law

Emma Lees

Depicts the core principles which underpin the modern land law system to show how the concepts apply in practice
Includes detailed "Key Case" boxes which explain the logic and consequences behind different scenarios
Further analysis features instigate critical thinking and provide more depth to important topics
Provides a logical and detailed framework of relevant rules through which students can approach a sophisticated analysis of land law
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

The Principles of Land Law

Emma Lees

Description

The core principles of land law are articulated clearly in this new textbook, providing a framework through which students can gain a sophisticated understanding of the modern land law system.

Emma Lees' expertise in research and teaching ensures all topics are thoroughly explained in a friendly and accessible style. The textbook uses a unique structure: 'Chapter Goals' outline the key learning objectives while the core 'Principles' are summarised to conclude each chapter with a comprehensive overview of the topic at hand. Key cases are explained while examples illustrate problems and possible solutions. Students understand how to accurately apply the core principles to land law scenarios, while also conducting their own critical analysis of the subject area.

The author's enthusiasm is imbued in the writing style; students actively engage with the key debates and at the same time develop an appreciation of the subject as a whole.

A comprehensive interpretation of this subject, The Principles of Land Law is the ideal companion to a course in land law.

Digital formats and resources
This 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 online resources consist of bimonthly updates on recent law changes.

The Principles of Land Law

Emma Lees

1:Introduction - principles and themes of land law
2:Personal and property rights in land
3:Registered and unregistered land
4:Formalities and the creation of rights in land
5:Land registration
6:Adverse possession
7:Implied trusts
8:Proprietary estoppel
9:Freehold estate
10:Leases
11:Mortgages
12:Easements and profits
13:Freehold covenants
14:Estate contracts, options to purchase and rights of pre-emption
15:Priorities
16:Co-ownership
17:Property law and human rights
18:Torts

The Principles of Land Law

Emma Lees

Author Information

Emma Lees, Lecturer in Environmental and Property Law, University of Cambridge

Emma Lees is University Lecturer in Environmental and Property Law at the University of Cambridge, as well as Fellow and Director of Studies at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. She has been an academic consultant for the Law Commission on the on-going Land Registration project and is author of a number of books and papers concerned with property and environmental law.

The Principles of Land Law

Emma Lees

Reviews and Awards

"The book is groundbreaking and I believe fills an essential gap in the market in relation to land law books [...] it is likely to be listed on many reading lists as 'essential reading'." - Dr Gayatri Patel, Aston University

"I think this text finds a spot-on balance between clear and succinct definitions, and moments of deeper analyses." - Dr Alice Diver, Liverpool John Moores University

"It is well written and difficult concepts, rules, and decisions are clearly articulated without loss of complexity. The author's enthusiasm for the subject is evident throughout." - Dr David Seymour, City Law School