*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* An Introduction to Real Property Law 7th Edition by Margaret E. McCallum 9780433492382 *84c [ZZ]

The seventh edition again provides a succinct introduction to the basic concepts used in common law jurisdictions in determining claims about rights and obligations in real property.

New in this Edition

• New commentary on challenges for property law in the 21st Century
• Additional content on the doctrine of waste and on qualified freehold estates
• New content on leases in the resource sector
• Expanded commentary on land use regulation
• Completely revised chapter on Aboriginal Peoples' rights
• Revised discussion of the rule against perpetuities and statutory reform of the rule
• Updated coverage of developments in family property law

Topics covered include:

• Freehold and leasehold estates
• Easements
• Covenants
• Licences
• Equitable interests in land and the Statute of Uses
• Determinable and defeasible estates
• Joint tenancies and tenancies in common
• Other forms of concurrent ownership
• The rule against perpetuities
• Treaty rights and aboriginal rights to land and resources
• Family property

Additional features include sample review problems and a glossary of terms.

A great resource for:

• Law students/professors – a teaching tool for the academic market, this text provides students with a foundational understanding of property law principles
• Real Estate practitioners and small firms – a guide to navigating issues related to real property law
• Litigation lawyers – an introduction to foundational issues and principles that arise in areas of law related to real property, or property aspects of a client's situation
• Libraries – basic information for lawyers and students who do not regularly deal with real property matters