LAND LAW-II

Course Description

Land Law-II presents a detailed engagement with several technical aspects of land law focusing upon security interests in land; issues of beneficial ownership; dealings with land; and issues of privacy, exclusion and access. The course begins with a study of mortgage rules and different charges upon land. It, then, proceeds to cover various forms of trusts related to co-ownership of land. Thirdly, issues of transfer of land, relating both to registered and unregistered estates, are taken into account. Finally, the course covers matters that relate to entry onto land studying rules on trespass, various forms of licenses that enable entry, and civic rights of access to land.

LAND LAW-II

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Course outcomes

1. 01 To assess and critically examine the rules of law which provide the legal framework of land law in the areas covered by the Land Law
2. 02 To evaluate and critically engage with the sources of land law, including common law, equity and statute, and the relationship between them
3. 03 To discuss how rights and interests in land are acquired, protected and transferred
4. 04 To identify appropriate legal terminology specific to property law

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Land Law, Key Facts and Cases, Bray, J (2016), Routledge Publishing

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Give (2) students an understanding of the systems of registered and unregistered land systems. SOLO 2
2. L02 Understand (3) the difference between ownership and possession rights. SOLO 3
3. L03 Understand (3) the differences between chattels and fixtures SOLO 3
4. L04 Equip (2) students with the knowledge to categorically distinguish (3) between the various ownership types SOLO 2.5
5. L05 Give (2) students a comprehensive understanding of easements, covenants, and proprietary estoppel. SOLO 2

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