LAW 1067 · Land Law · Trusts of Land and Co-ownership

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

Trusts of land, co-ownership, and the resolution of disputes between co-owners — the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and its application to family homes.

1. Module 1

   Co-ownership: Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   What are the differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common, and when does each arise?

   Outcome

   You can distinguish joint tenancy from tenancy in common, explain the four unities required for joint tenancy, and describe the methods and effects of severance.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 The Four Unities, Survivorship and the Right to Sever Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Tenancy in Common: Unequal Shares and the Absence of Survivorship Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   TOLATA 1996 and the Resolution of Disputes

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   How does the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 govern co-owned land and resolve disputes between co-owners?

   Outcome

   You can explain the powers and duties of trustees and rights of beneficiaries under TOLATA 1996, and describe the factors a court considers when making an order for sale or regulating occupation under s.14.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.1 Trustee Powers and Beneficiary Rights under TOLATA 1996 Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 2.2 Court Orders under TOLATA 1996 s.14: Sale, Occupation and Dispute Resolution Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion