Understanding Property Law by
"Understanding Property Law is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise designed for law students who are taking the standard first-year course on property. It (1) explains the basic principles of property law in the United States and (2) discusses the policy concerns and historical currents that shape this law. The goal of the book is simple: to help students understand property law. It is suitable for use with any casebook. This book provides complete coverage of all standard topics covered in the basic property course, including landlord-tenant law, adverse possession, rights in personal property, intellectual property, estates and future interests, cotenancies, marital property, sales transactions, mortgages, easements, covenants, servitudes, nuisances, eminent domain, zoning, takings, and other land use issues. In addition, the book analyzes cutting-edge issues in modern property law, such as rights in human body parts, current takings issues, judicial reactions to the Restatement (Third) of Property: servitudes, rights and duties of homeowners associations, and rights in personal names and likenesses. Its clear writing and detailed organization help students understand both basic concepts and controversial issues. Thousands of law students across the nation have succeeded in their property classes by using this book"-- Provided by publisher
Personal Property in a Nutshell 4th by
This reference guide provides an authoritative summary of personal property that will enhance your ability to distinguish between title and possession. Teaches by example, using a set of readily understandable situations. Also includes the origins of substantive rules of law and procedure.
Principles of Property Law 7th by
Cases and statutory law are updated and the material reorganized; conforms with modern law school courses in real property. Chapters open with brief outlines of the law encompassed within, providing an overview of rules in that area. This is followed by a series of factually-based problems designed to generate thoughts about how these rules could be applied in real life situations. Chapters then discuss statements of applicable law and analysis of legal issues raised, plus likely outcomes and current citations of the various laws.
Powell on Real Property by
In depth 17 volume treatise. Available on Lexis- search or use the Table of Contents to navigate.
Thompson on Real Property, Thomas Edition by
Fifteen volume treatise covering a wide variety of property topics. Available in print or online versions.
Real Estate Law, with forms (Massachusetts Practice Series) by
Print volumes are available in the Law Library Reading Room (6th floor). This title is also available on Westlaw (Mass Secondary Sources: Mass Practice)
Handling Residential Real Estate Transactions in Massachusetts
MCLE Online Pass: Overview of the Attorney's Role, Contracts (Offer to Purchase and Purchase and Sale Agreement, Financing, Due Diligence-Inspections, Title examinations, Title Insurance, Deeds, Closings, Ethical Issues, Land Court Guidelines on Registered Land
Taking and Enforcing Security Interests in Personal Property by
MCLE Online Pass: Credit Transactions: (Before, When Closing, and After the Credit Transaction has closed); After the Debt is Repaid, Enforcing the Security Interest
