Property Law

Understand and evaluate modern land law doctrine

Property Law (Longman Law series), 10th Edition, by Roger J. Smith, is an indispensable guide to all aspects of this essential subject. It combines clear and engaging explanations of core property law principles with in-depth analysis of key theoretical concepts — making it easily accessible to both undergraduates and those pursuing more advanced studies.  

New to this edition:

• Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd on recreational easements

• Marr v Collie, relating to the scope of Stack v Dowden

• NRAM Ltd v Evans and Antoine v Barclays Bank UK plc, which elucidate the meaning of ‘mistake’ for rectification of registered titles

• The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 on obligations of landlords

• A Law Commission Report on updating land registration

For additional web updates accompanying this text, please visit go.pearson.com/uk/legalupdates.

This edition is also available as an Enhanced ebook to enrich your studying experience. It has features like self-assessment questions with dedicated feedback to help gauge your progress, deep links to key case reports, statutes & other sources of interest that provide access a wealth of wider reading, end-of-the-chapter quizzes that give further opportunity to consolidate understanding.

Roger J. Smith is a leading academic, and has taught law at Magdalen College, Oxford, for many years.