Relied upon by students for over 25 years, this book continues to bring an innovative, practical focus to modern land law, guiding the reader through real-life situations to illustrate rules and highlight problem areas. Clear diagrams, sample documents and further reading help students understand the law in context.

An authoritative course text designed to provide a standalone resource for students. It contains a blend of carefully selected key cases, legislation and academic debate linked by substantial author commentary.

This work offers a systematic account of land law which, by proceeding from fundamental principles to consideration of the law as it is applied, succeeds in placing land law in its social context whilst retaining the strengths of a more traditional approach. To this end the work is divided into two parts: the first offering a detailed description and analysis of the substantive law and its underlying principles, while the second examines a number of key issues which illustrate the effects of land law, particularly within the sphere of residential property. Throughout the book, there are extensive case references including references to American and Australian law and to unreported cases available on LEXIS.

Modern Land Law offers a lively and thought-provoking account of a subject that remains at the heart of our legal system. Dispelling any apprehension about the subject’s formidability from the outset, this compact textbook provides an absorbing and exact analysis of all the key legal principles relating to land. Written with students firmly in mind, the principal features of this textbook include: • a clear introduction to every chapter which frames each topic in its wider context; • corresponding chapter summaries which help to consolidate learning and encourage reflection; • the use of tables and diagrams to aid understanding of complicated topics; • a friendly two-color text design which complements Martin Dixon’s comprehensible and engaging writing; • an updated companion website which supports this textbook with a fully customizable testbank for lecturers; self-test questions and practice exam-style questions for students as well as podcasts to keep students updated with new cases, important decisions and other newsworthy issues relating to land law. This 9th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account key developments in the law in the light of the Law Commission’s recommendations on easements and covenants, as well as the increased impact of the HRA 1998 on case law. All major recent decisions and judgments will be incorporated alongside a discussion of proposals for reform and new legislation. Modern Land Law is one of the most current and reliable textbooks available on land law today.

This fifth edition covers everything from the legal definition of land to the essential elements in a lease or tenancy and the function of covenants in the planning of land use.

Academically rigorous yet welcoming and fully attuned to the needs of the student reader, Chris Bevan's Land Law represents a new breed of textbook, blending traditional and contemporary teaching approaches to guide readers to a confident understanding of the subject. With its lively, engaging writing style - in which the author's enthusiasm is always apparent - and distinctive way of speaking directly to students, anticipating their questions and areas of confusion, Bevan's book does not simply set out the law but actively teaches it. Clear explanations are complemented by carefully-crafted visual aids, conveying key concepts in ways that all students can understand, and topics are broken down into sections that are easy to digest. This book maintains a critical emphasis and encourages students to consider and understand the law in context (both within society and their degree). 'Key case' boxes offer concise insights on leading cases that pique students' interest, spurring them to conduct their own reading of primary material, and although the book reflects on historical background in order to make sense of today's law, its overriding perspective is forward-looking, epitomized in the 'Future directions' conclusions for each chapter which consider future implications and likely reforms. Balancing brevity with detail and rigour with accessibility, Land Law is a truly modern textbook that supports and motivates its readers, allowing them to reap the rewards an understanding of this complex but fascinating subject will bring. Digital formats and resources The third 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 self-assessment activities, videos, podcasts, animated flowcharts, example legal documentation and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks A comprehensive suite of additional resources to support the book are available online for all readers at www.oup.com/he/bevan3e/, including: - Self-test and scenario questions with feedback - Videos from the author - Animated flowcharts explaining cases and legislation - Podcasts from the author - Annotated examples of legal documents - Visual land law scenarios with prompts and guidance - Exclusive interviews between the author and lawyers on real-life cases - Downloadable figures from the book - Flashcard glossary