Modern Land Law is one of the most current and reliable textbooks available on land law today, offering a lively and thought-provoking account of a subject that remains at the heart of our legal system. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, this compact textbook provides a clear and absorbing analysis of all the key legal principles relating to land.

Written with students firmly in mind, a clear introduction to every chapter frames each topic in its wider context and corresponding chapter summaries help to consolidate learning and encourage reflection.

The 14th edition has been revised and brought fully up to date to address all major developments in the law, including recent key cases.

Professor Martin Dixon KC (Hon) is Professor of the Law of Real Property at the University of Cambridge. He is also Honorary Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn; Fellow of Queens’ College, Cambridge; and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.