Details
- Includes a final chapter which focuses on a fictional piece of land and illustrates how the topics covered in the preceding chapters link together and apply in practice. This chapter provides a valuable overview of how land law works in the real world making it ideal preparation for both exams and your future career.
- Includes a chapter dedicated to exam advice and example questions and answers for each topic, as well as revision podcasts and multiple choice questions to fully support students throughout their course
- Straight-forward and engaging writing style quickly clarifies complex points and explains key terminology
- Case summaries, examples, and photographs throughout provide valuable context and clarify key points, helping to bring the subject to life
- Definitions, diagrams and cross-references throughout make the text easy to follow and understand
- Accompanied by an extensive Online Resource Centre which contains further topics, revision podcasts, multiple choice questions and updates to the law since publication
New to this edition
- Discussion of the Supreme Court decision in Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53, which provides clarity and guidance in the traditionally difficult area of coownership of the family home
- The Court of Appeal decision in Mew v Tristmire [2011] EWCA Civ 912 on the fixture/chattel distinction
- The Court of Appeal decision in Baxter v Mannion [2011] EWCA Civ 120 on rectification of the register against a 'bogus' adverse possessor
- Discussion of the latest significant cases on undue influence and on easements, as well as the Law Commission recommendations on easements, profits and covenants in <"Making Land Work: Easements, Covenants and Profits a Prendre" LC327.
- A new end-of-chapter feature entitled 'The Bigger Picture' which sets the subject in context and suggests further opportunities for research on topics covered in the chapter.
- Multiple choice questions added to the Online Resource Centre which provide instant feedback and enable student to test their knowledge of key areas
With a modern, student-friendly writing style, Land Law Directions excels in providing engaging and straightforward explanations of even the most difficult concepts. Case summaries, photographs, and examples are used throughout to provide real-life context and clarify abstract ideas, while diagrams and definitions ensure the text is easy to follow and that key points are understood.
With extensive experience teaching undergraduates, the authors provide a full range of resources designed to help build upon and further your understanding, including thinking points, end of chapter questions and tips on linking topics together. A final chapter pulls together key details from each chapter, showing how topics link together and apply to a fictional piece of land. An additional separate chapter focuses on preparing for exams, offering advice on approaching assessment questions and revision technique.
Land Law Directions innovative features, easy-to-read style and practical advice make this the ideal all-round textbook to prepare you for success in both exams and the workplace.
This book is also accompanied by an extensive Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/clarke_directions3e/) which includes the following features:
- additional topics for further study
- revision podcasts
- multiple choice questions
- interactive glossary of key land law terminology
- suggested approaches to the end of chapter questions in the text
- updates to the law
- useful weblinks
Readership: Suitable for students taking land law modules on the LLB, GDL or non-qualifying law degrees. This book may also be helpful for students studying land law on non-law degree programmes such as estate management and surveying.
Part I. Introduction
1.: What is land?
2.: The structure of land law
Part II. Legal estates
3.: The freehold estate
4.: Registration of title
5.: Leases
6.: Adverse possession
Part III. Sole and joint owners of land
7.: The sole owner of land
8.: Joint owners of land (co-ownership)
9.: Trusts and the family home
10.: Trusts of land
Part IV. Rights over land
11.: Easements and profits
12.: Covenants in freehold land
13.: Mortgages
Part V. The bigger picture
14.: Completing the puzzle
15.: Exam technique and the perils of question spotting
Sandra Clarke, Teaching Fellow, Department of Law, University of Greenwich, and Sarah Greer, National Teaching Fellow and Head of Law, University of Greenwich
Sandra Clarke is the LLB Programme Director and a Teaching Fellow at the Department of Law, University of Greenwich. Sandra has taught land law to undergraduates for over 20 years.
Sarah Greer is National Teaching Fellow and Head of Law in the Department of Law, University of Greenwich and has taught both land law and equity and trusts to undergraduates for over 10 years. Sarah is also a barrister.
Review(s) from previous edition
"An excellent introduction to land law which really helps you get to grips with a technical area. The chapter on exam technique is a brilliant feature to have in a textbook and allows you to prepare for exams throughout the year. -Sheena Chawatama, Student, University of Kingston
"The Land Law book in the "Directions" series has been an excellent study aid. It is easy to read, very informative and also thought-provoking. I like the way the book tests your knowledge after each section rather than simply bombarding you with reams of text. " - Justine Mitchell, Student, University of Central Lancashire
"Complex legal rules are clearly explained in an accessible manner without oversimplification." - Patrick Bishop, Lecturer in Law, Swansea University
"Perfect for my students. Spot on in terms of level and detail. Clarke & Greer provide a good balance between clear material and academic rigour. " - Charles Barker, Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth
