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The seventh edition again provides a succinct introduction to the basic concepts used in common law jurisdictions in determining claims about rights and obligations in real property.
New in this Edition
New commentary on challenges for property law in the 21st Century
Additional content on the doctrine of waste and on qualified freehold estates
New content on leases in the resource sector
Expanded commentary on land use regulation
Completely revised chapter on Aboriginal Peoples' rights
Revised discussion of the rule against perpetuities and statutory reform of the rule
Updated coverage of developments in family property law
Topics covered include:
Freehold and leasehold estates
Easements
Covenants
Licences
Equitable interests in land and the Statute of Uses
Determinable and defeasible estates
Joint tenancies and tenancies in common
Other forms of concurrent ownership
The rule against perpetuities
Treaty rights and aboriginal rights to land and resources
Family property
Additional features include sample review problems and a glossary of terms.
A great resource for:
Law students/professors â€" a teaching tool for the academic market, this text provides students with a foundational understanding of property law principles
Real Estate practitioners and small firms â€" a guide to navigating issues related to real property law
Litigation lawyers â€" an introduction to foundational issues and principles that arise in areas of law related to real property, or property aspects of a client's situation
Libraries â€" basic information for lawyers and students who do not regularly deal with real property matters
