This indispensable practical resource takes each significant section of the Law of Property Act 1925, offering clear explanations and practical insights for all legal professionals. It offers a modern translation of complex areas and explores common issues from daily practice.
Despite the changes LPA 1925 has undergone in the 100 years since its creation, it not only survives but serves as a cornerstone of property law across England and Wales. Understanding how to navigate the Act ensures proper application of a piece of legal history.
Every key provision is examined with critical questions in mind:
What does the section do - and why? How has it been challenged or changed? How is it applied in practice today?
With almost two decades of experience, the author bridges the century-old foundations of property law with contemporary practice, providing context for today's rapidly evolving legal landscape. Looking ahead, this guide anticipates potential challenges and prepares practitioners as the Act continues to evolve in a modern world.
1. Estates and interests
2. Capacity
3. Overreaching
4. Co-ownership
5. Party walls
6. Insurance proceeds
7. The buyer and seller summons
8. The root of title
9. Contracts and conveyances
10. Deeds
11. Implied easements
12. Presumption of due execution
13. Implied covenants
14. Benefits and burdens
15. Releasing restrictive covenants
16. Legal mortgages
17. LPA receivers
18. Rentcharges
19. Legal assignment
20. Surviving a surrender
21. Running with the reversion
22. Consents under leases
24. Lease for life
25. Enlargement
26. Perpetuities and accumulations
27. Bona vacantia
28. Fraud
29. Merging with a superior title
30. Rights of pre-emption
31. Commons and waste lands
32. Serving notices
33. Land charges are binding.
Specialising in property law for nearly two decades, Clare has advised on countless complex transactions, and trained both lawyers and clients. She chairs TLS's Property Section, lectures in property law at the University of Westminster, and writes widely for industry/national press, contributing to numerous books and publishing A Practical Guide to Green Leases for Property Professionals.
