Modern Land Law

by Martin Dixon

Overview

Modern Land Law is one of the most current and reliable textbooks available on land law today, offering a lively and thought-provoking account of a subject that remains at the heart of our legal system. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, this compact textbook provides a clear and absorbing analysis of all the key legal principles relating to land.

Written with students firmly in mind, a clear introduction to every chapter frames each topic in its wider context and corresponding chapter summaries help to consolidate learning and encourage reflection.

The 14th edition has been revised and brought fully up to date to address all major developments in the law, including recent key cases.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032859347
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/14/2025
Edition description:	14th ed.
Pages:	562
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Martin Dixon KC (Hon) is Professor of the Law of Real Property at the University of Cambridge. He is also Honorary Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn; Fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge; and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Modern Land Law 2. Registered Land 3. Unregistered Land 4. Co-ownership 5. Successive Interests in Land 6. Leases 7. The Law of Easements and Profits 8. Freehold Covenants 9. Licences to Use Land 10. Proprietary Estoppel 11. The Law of Mortgages 12. Adverse Possession              

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Very enjoyable reading from an author who clearly understands the subject, the aim of the book and the reader’s needs." Meryl Thomas, Professor of Property Law, Birmingham City University

"Very comprehensive yet relatively compact ... well written." Jonathan Clore, Lecturer in Law, BPP Law School

"Modern Land Law gives an excellent overview of the subject." Stephen Davies, Associate Tutor in Law, University of Surrey

Editorial Reviews

"Dixon is back to the rescue again with this excellent new edition on the modern law. Many students will be well aware of his contribution to this important and difficult area from his other works which are well-known within the small circle of student lawyers and practitioners over the years." - Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers

"If you are looking for an accessible, clear and comprehensive explanation of modern land law, then you should seriously consider Martin Dixon's Modern Land Law.It refreshingly considers the law in a straight-forward and accessible way while, at the same time, avoiding over-simplifying the law." - Russell J Kelsall, The Student Law Journal

From the Publisher