An Introduction To Real Property Law

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