Introduction to Land Law

Question 1

Personal rights?

Answer 1

created by contract; only bind the parties to the contract

Question 2

Proprietary rights?

Answer 2

capable of binding other people - not only the parties who created the rights (they attach to the land itself)

Question 3

Estates in land?

Answer 3

an interest in land for a particular duration

Question 4

Freehold estates?

Answer 4

closest thing to absolute, permanent ownership

Question 5

Leasehold estates?

Answer 5

right to use and enjoy the land exclusively as owner for a stated period of time

Question 6

Proprietary rights held in the land of another?

Answer 6

easements, mortgage, restrictive covenant

Question 7

Legal Rights?

Answer 7

Section 1 of the Law of Property Act 1925

Question 8

Creating legal rights in land?

Answer 8

contract, creation or transfer, registration

Question 9

Formalities for a valid contract to sell or create an interest in land

Answer 9

section 2 Law and Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989

Question 9

Formalities for a valid deed

Answer 9

(Section 1(2) LP (MP) Act 1989):

Question 10

Creating equitable rights in land?

Answer 10

a property right is equitable when: excluded under s1 of the LPA 1925