Land Law (W312)

Advance documentation + questions + answers + exam tips and pointers. Note, while I got a pass mark on the OWE, my Part A was a higher mark, and with SBAQs at 90/100, I achieved a commendation on the module. My answer contains tips on how to up the OWE mark in retrospect.

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Key words in the answers: (1) Disrepair – real, positive covenant (2) Cricket hours – real, restrictive (3) Annual trophies – personal, positive For the benefit, then burden to pass at Common Law then Equity. Smith v River Douglas and the test in P&A Swift. Austerberry v Oldham Corpn. Halsall v Brizell . Tulk v Moxhay.

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: As a lease created in 1995, this will count as an ‘old lease’; LT(C’)A 1995 will not apply, instead the pre-1996 rules will apply. Breaches: • Tenant’s Covenant 2.1(a) Carol is retailing alcoholic drink from the premises – only supposed to be used as a tickets office • Tenant’s Covenant 2.1(b) She has also failed to pay the last quarter’s rent • Tenant’s Covenant...

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Answer covers more then just Unit 1 content as I compiled these answers during my final exam revisions so you will a walkthrough on all legal interests mentioned in the question: -leasehold estates - restrictive covenants - easements - estate contracts And notes on exclusive possession & LPA 1925 formalities, restrictive covenants as equitable interests, easements and Re Ellenborough P...

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Key words in the answers: Part (a) – Can Bucklow exercise its power of sale? Apply - exists / arisen / exercisable? Use facts and inc statutory refs. Duties Bucklow owes to the borrower when it sells? Part (b) – Can Bucklow sell free of all proprietary interests which may be over Number 96? Easement (shortcut) Lonsdale’s mortgage Lease Third party interests’ enforceability over...

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Considering the enforceability of interests on registered and unregistered land & the Land Charges Act 1972. Interests in this question: An option – similar to estate contract Implied trust (s 53(2) LPA 1925) FLA ‘home rights’ (s 30 FLA 1996) Grant of a lease – leasehold estate for 5 years (s 1(1) LPA 1925) An easement (executed by deed) A lease granted for 15 years – leaseh...

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Considering what creates joint tenancy and how TLATA applies. Key words in the answer: Four unities Goodman v Gallant Severance Effect of bankruptcy Effect of death Powers/Duties/Restrictions on Trustees Dispute Resolution Overriding interest under Sch 3 para 2 LRA 2002.

I scored a 90 on my SBAQs so I had a pretty strong grasp of the concepts on Land Law. About this doc: Key words in the answers: Is the easement valid? The drains run along the main road. See Re Ellenborough Park. Validly created? Express (no, no express deed has been executed). Implied? Could be necessity, Common Intention, Wheeldon v Burrows OR Section 62 LPA 1925. Necessity - no, because drains are not strict necessity (Union Lighterage v London Graving Dock Company); not necessary, the...