A classic and leading textbook on the law of real property, giving a succinct account of all the major topics commonly taught on land law modules. New edition after a gap of 12 years, reworked to suit the modern students of property law A classic textbook on the law of real property, first published in 1946 authored by the late Sir Robert Megarry Provides a comprehensive statement of the fundamental principles of the law of real property Contents Introduction Estates and Fixtures Law and Equity The Structure of Modern Land Law Registered Title Sale of Land: Contracts, Conveyancing and Land Charges Trusts and Real Property Co-ownership Proprietary Estoppel Licences Nature and Creation of Lease Determination of Tenancies Rights and Duties of the Parties Under a Lease or Tenancy Leasehold Covenants Easements, Profits and Incorporeal Heriditaments Freehold Covenants Mortgages Adverse Possession and Limitation Periods