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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 resourcesThe 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
List of 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
About the author
Martin George is Professor of Land Law at City, University of London. Martin was voted
Lecturer of the Year on five separate occasions as Associate Professor at the University of Leicester, including in 2020. Martin received the
University Distinguished Teaching Fellowship in 2019. He is an Academic Fellow of the Inner Temple, as well as an Academic Member of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square.
Antonia Layard is Tutor and Fellow in Law, St Anne's College, and Professor of Law, University of Oxford. Antonia is also on the Editorial Board for the
Journal of Law and Society.
Summary
Thompson's Modern Land Law provides contemporary coverage of the essential topics of land law, helping students to understand the underlying principles of the law and develop analytical skills by looking at the subject through a theoretical lens.
