Law of Property & Conveyancing Notes

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key vocabulary related to land rights and interests, leases, and property law concepts as discussed in the lecture.

Customary Rights

Rights and interests in land that stem from traditional laws or customs in a specific community.

Common Law Rights

Legal rights and interests established by judicial decisions and statutes rather than by constitutions or statutes.

Lease

A contractual agreement granting rights to use and occupy land for a specified period in exchange for rent.

Land Tenure

The relationship between people and land in terms of rights, responsibilities, and regulations that facilitate land use.

Allodial Title

The highest interest in land, often held by a community, allowing rights to use and enjoy the land without superior claims.

Leasehold Interest

An interest in land for a specified period that is created from a higher interest such as allodial or freehold.

Tenancy at Will

A type of tenancy with no fixed duration; it can be terminated by either party at any time.

Covenants

Legally binding promises in leases dictating the obligations of leaseholders and lessors.

Tenancy at Sufferance

A tenancy that occurs when a tenant remains in possession after the expiration of a lease without the landlord's consent.

Usufructuary Interest

A right to use and derive profit from someone else’s property while it remains intact.

Periodic Tenancy

A tenancy that continues for successive periods until either party gives notice to terminate.

Title to Land

The legal means of establishing a person's right to own or possess land, typically demonstrated through documentation.

Tenure Security

The degree to which an individual's rights to land are recognized and protected, preventing arbitrary loss of those rights.

Statutory Tenancy

A tenancy granted by law, typically providing specific rights and regulations governing the tenant's occupation.

Customary Tenancy

A form of land tenure that is traditionally based on local customs and practices rather than formal legal codes.

Deed Registration

The process of legally recording property sales and transfers to provide public notice of ownership.

Land Title Registration

An official recording that provides evidence of ownership and rights to land.