Land Law Lecture 1

These flashcards cover key concepts from Land Law Lecture 1, focusing on the definitions and implications of legal estates, rights, and the overall framework of land law in England.

What is the primary focus of land law?

The creation, transfer, operation, and termination of rights and interests in land and how they affect use and enjoyment of the physical asset.

What are the two main types of legal estates in land according to the Law of Property Act 1925?

Freehold and Leasehold.

What is adverse possession?

Acquiring land by simply taking possession and gaining rights in that land.

What is the significance of land law regarding economic, social, political, and ecological aspects?

Land law impacts markets, rights to inhabit land, political power over land, and environmental relationships.

What does the Law of Property Act 1925 outline?

The framework of land law in England including legal estates and interests in land.

What is the difference between proprietary and personal rights?

Proprietary rights are rights in things, enforceable against the world, while personal rights are private rights towards particular individuals.

What is meant by 'leases'?

Leases provide time-limited rights to possess land.

What was the transition in land registration with the Land Registration Act 2002?

Transition to a system where entitlements to land are based on registration for greater certainty.

What is the relationship between legal and equitable interests in land?

Legal interests are recognized by common law, while equitable interests can exist in relation to a trust.

What principle does 'Cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelum et ad inferos' express in land law?

The principle that whoever owns the land owns everything above it and below it.

What role does the feudal system play in present land law structure?

It establishes the historical context for property rights and ownership concepts.

What does the term 'derivative acquisition' refer to in land law?

The process of acquiring rights derived from a previous owner through conveyancing.

In terms of land law, what are easements?

Rights to use land that another person enjoys, such as right of way.

How do mortgages relate to land rights?

Mortgages are security interests that allow lenders to claim the property if the borrower defaults.