While there are plenty of land law textbooks on the market, there is, in general, an absence of critical texts designed for law students to deepen their understanding of the subject. Great Debates in Land Law provides students with the contextual and critical aspects of this exciting topic. Each chapter introduces topics for debate such as “Is tenancy a property or a personal right?” and goes on to include features such as boxed discursive notes from the authors, important cases and suggestions for further reading.The Great Debates series provides engaging and accessible analysis of the more advanced legal concepts. For books in the major taught subjects, such as land law, the series is designed for use by ambitious students alongside a main course textbook. For books addressing subjects that are less often taught (such as family law), the series provides a clear and critical exposition of the key areas of debate. By focussing on particular questions and tensions underlying a subject, Great Debates titles encourage students to think critically, analyse a topic and gain additional insights. These skills and the discursive nature of the series, with an emphasis on contentious topics, are also useful for students when preparing their dissertations.
David Cowan is Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Bristol, UK. Lorna Fox O’Mahony is Professor of Law at the University of Essex, UK. Neil Cobb is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester, UK.
Preface1. Themes of Land Law2. Tenure and Estates3. The Law of Property Act 19254. Leases5. Land Registration6. Unlawful Occupation of Land: Squatting and Adverse Possession7. Third-party Interests in the Use and Control of Land8. Public Law, Human Rights and Property Law9. Law, Equality and Housing10. Mortgages and Security Interests in Land11. Cohabitation: Rights to the Home12. Conclusions: What is the point of Land?
This impressive text perfectly illustrates the exciting dynamism of land law. By placing the often-perceived technical and complex rules in their wider context, the authors bring the subject area to life. The text clearly captures the messy, politicized and value-driven nature of the practice area in a manner that is accessible to students and scholars alike.