Fundamentals of Modern Property Law

by Rabin, Edward H.

• ISBN13: 9781599410531
• ISBN10: 1599410532
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Foundation Pr

Summary

Divided into discrete assignments for ease of use, this book uses a novel problem-solving approach and a creative, student-friendly structure to explain modern property law. Each assignment starts with a problem to be discussed or solved with the help of the cases and materials that follow. The Fifth Edition includes extensive new material on trespass by electronic communication, common interest communities, the public use requirement in eminent domain, and regulatory takings.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Scope of Book	vii
Table of Cases	xxiii
I. INTRODUCTION	1	(38)
Assignment 1. The Right to Exclude Others From Private Property	1	(22)
Introduction	1	(1)
Principal Problem	2	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	3	(20)
Assignment 2. The Right to Exclude Others From Semi-Private Property: Free Speech Rights Versus Property Rights	23	(16)
Introduction	23	(1)
Principal Problem	23	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	24	(15)
II. NON-FREEHOLD ESTATES	39	(134)
Scope of Duties and Rights During the Lease Term
Assignment 3. Landlord-Tenant: The Right of Exclusive Physical Possession	39	(18)
Lease or License?	39	(1)
Principal Problem	39	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	40	(7)
Interference with Actual Physical Possession and Quiet Enjoyment	47	(1)
Interference at the Commencement of the Lease Term	47	(1)
Interference During the Lease Term	48	(1)
Principal Problem	49	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	49	(8)
Assignment 4. Implied Landlord's Duties and Implied Conditions to Tenant's Obligations	57	(26)
Introduction	57	(1)
Principal Problem	58	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	59	(21)
Types of Common Law Tenancies	80	(3)
Assignment 5. Landlord's Tort Liability for Personal Injuries	83	(24)
Introduction	83	(1)
Principal Problem	84	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	85	(22)
Scope of Duties and Rights Upon Termination of Lease
Assignment 6. Landlord's Motives in Selecting or Removing Tenants	107	(22)
Introduction	107	(1)
Principal Problem	108	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	109	(20)
Assignment 7. Assignments and Subleases	129	(24)
Distinctions Between Assignments and Subleases	129	(1)
Introduction	129	(1)
Principal Problem	130	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	130	(13)
Tenant's Right to Assign or Sublease	143	(1)
Introduction	143	(1)
Principal Problem	144	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	145	(8)
Assignment 8. Tenant's Breach: Landlord's Remedies	153	(20)
Introduction	153	(1)
Principal Problem	154	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	155	(18)
III. FREEHOLD ESTATES	173	(164)
Non-Concurrent Estates
Assignment 9. Introduction to Present and Future Estates: Terminology	173	(22)
Introduction	173	(3)
The Fee Simple Absolute	176	(2)
Defeasible Fees	178	(3)
Life Estates and Their Associated Future Interests	181	(6)
Distinguishing Between Equitable and Legal Estates	187	(1)
Modern Trends Regarding Future Interests	188	(1)
Review Outline	189	(3)
Problem Set	192	(1)
Sample Statute of Descent and Distribution	192	(3)
Assignment 10. Introduction to the Common Law Rule Against Perpetuities	195	(18)
Introduction	195	(1)
Principal Problem	196	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	197	(11)
Problem Sets	208	(5)
Assignment 11. Modern Perpetuities Developments	213	(20)
Introduction	213	(1)
Principal Problem	213	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	213	(20)
Assignment 12. Life Estates and Associated Future Interests: The Doctrine of Waste	233	(18)
Introduction	233	(1)
Principal Problem	234	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	234	(17)
Assignment 13. Restraints on Alienation	251	(20)
Introduction	251	(1)
Principal Problem	252	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	253	(18)
Concurrent Estates
Assignment 14. Concurrent Estates: Creation	271	(18)
Introduction	271	(4)
Principal Problem	275	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	275	(14)
Assignment 15. Concurrent Estates: Administration	289	(14)
Introduction	289	(1)
Principal Problem	289	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	290	(13)
Assignment 16. Joint Tenancies: Termination (Severance)	303	(12)
Introduction	303	(1)
Principal Problem	303	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	303	(12)
Assignment 17. Marital Property	315	(22)
Introduction	315	(1)
Community Property Jurisdictions	316	(1)
Common Law Property Jurisdictions	317	(3)
Principal Problem	320	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem on Human Capital	321	(16)
IV. NON-POSSESSORY INTERESTS (SERVITUDES)	337	(462)
Easements
Assignment 18. Express Easements: Classification and Manner of Creation	337	(24)
Introduction	337	(5)
Principal Problem	342	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	343	(18)
Assignment 19. Express Easements: Interpretation and Extent	361	(18)
Introduction	361	(4)
Principal Problem	365	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	365	(14)
Assignment 20. Express Easements: Succession	379	(20)
Introduction	379	(1)
Succession of Appurtenant Easements	380	(2)
Succession of Easements In Gross	382	(2)
Principal Problem	384	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	385	(14)
Assignment 21. Express Easements: Termination and Extinguishment	399	(26)
Introduction	399	(5)
Principal Problem	404	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	405	(20)
Assignment 22. Non-Express Easements	425	(20)
Introduction	425	(8)
Principal Problem	433	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	434	(11)
Covenants Running With the Land (Promissory Servitudes)
Assignment 23. Creation and Validity	445	(26)
Introduction	445	(1)
Terminology	446	(25)
Principal Problem	448	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	448	(23)
Assignment 24--25. Enforcement and Running of Covenants	471	(42)
Enforcement by One Who Owns No Land (Covenants in Gross)	471	(2)
Enforcement by Successor of Promisee Against Successor of Promisor (The Running Issue)	473	(11)
Principal Problem	484	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	484	(29)
Assignment 26. Defenses to the Enforcement of Covenants	513	(14)
Introduction	513	(1)
Principal Problem	514	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	514	(13)
Assignment 27. Common Interest Communities	527	(18)
Introduction	527	(1)
Principal Problem	528	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	529	(16)
Rights of Neighbors
Assignment 28. Nuisance	545	(26)
Introduction	545	(1)
Principal Problem	546	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	547	(24)
Assignment 29. Governmental Power to Take Property: The ``Public Use'' Requirement	571	(22)
Introduction	571	(1)
Principal Problem	571	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	572	(21)
Rights of Government and the Public
Assignment 30--31. The Power to Regulate Land Use: Regulatory Takings	593	(68)
Physical Takings	593	(1)
Introduction	593	(5)
Principal Problem	598	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	599	(12)
Regulatory Takings	611	(1)
Introduction	611	(1)
Principal Problem	611	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	612	(37)
Development Exactions	649	(1)
Introduction	649	(1)
Principal Problem	649	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	649	(12)
Assignment 32. Rent Control	661	(32)
Introduction	661	(1)
Principal Problem	662	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	663	(30)
Assignment 33. The Public Trust Doctrine	693	(22)
Introduction	693	(2)
Principal Problem	695	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	696	(19)
Assignment 34. Limits on Regulating Land Use: Excluding Racial and Economic Groups	715	(30)
Introduction	715	(1)
Principal Problem	716	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	716	(29)
Assignment 35. Discouraging or Controlling Growth	745	(22)
Introduction	745	(1)
Principal Problem	746	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	746	(21)
Assignment 36--37. Limits on Regulating Property Rights: Substantive Due Process, Equal Protection, and First Amendment Freedoms	767	(32)
Introduction	767	(1)
Principal Problem	767	(2)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	769	(30)
V. TRANSFER OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY	799	(396)
Transfer Without Written Instruments
Assignment 38--39. Adverse Possession	799	(44)
Introduction	799	(2)
A Sample Statute	801	(2)
Principal Problem A: Possession that is Hostile, Adverse or Under a Claim of Right	803	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem A	804	(10)
Principal Problem B: Possession That Is Exclusive, Open, Notorious, Actual and Continuous	814	(2)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem B	816	(22)
Acquisition of Non-Possessory Interests in Land Through Adverse Use	838	(2)
Agreed Boundaries	840	(3)
Transfer With Written Instruments
Assignment 40. The Requirement of a Written Instrument	843	(30)
Informal Documents of Conveyance (Deeds)	843	(1)
Introduction	843	(1)
Principal Problem	843	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	844	(9)
Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate	853	(1)
Introduction	853	(1)
Principal Problem	854	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	855	(18)
Assignment 41. Deed Descriptions	873	(28)
Introduction	873	(4)
Methods of Describing Land	877	(22)
Review Problem	899	(2)
Assignment 42. Deed Must Be Delivered	901	(18)
Introduction	901	(1)
Principal Problem A: Delivery Without Escrow	902	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem A	903	(8)
Principal Problem B: ``Death Escrows''	911	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem B	911	(8)
Real Property Sales and Financing
Assignment 43. Real Estate Brokers	919	(22)
Introduction	919	(4)
Principal Problem	923	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	924	(17)
Assignment 44. Contracting for Marketable Title	941	(26)
Introduction	941	(2)
Principal Problem	943	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	943	(24)
Assignment 45. Remedies for Breach of Marketing Contract	967	(28)
Damages	967	(1)
Introduction	967	(1)
Principal Problem: Liquidated Damages for Buyer's Default	968	(1)
Materials for the Solution of Principal Problem	969	(12)
Specific Performance	981	(1)
Introduction	981	(1)
Principal Problem: Seller's Default	982	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	982	(13)
Assignment 46. Introduction to Mortgages	995	(34)
Introduction	995	(5)
Principal Problem	1000	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1001	(28)
Protecting Title
Assignment 47. Covenants of Title	1029	(22)
Introduction	1029	(6)
Principal Problem	1035	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1035	(16)
Assignment 48--49. Recording Statutes	1051	(38)
Principal Problem	1051	(1)
The Basic Rules	1051	(13)
Principal Cases: Problems of Notice	1064	(23)
Review Question on Recording Problems	1087	(2)
Assignment 50. Title Insurance	1089	(24)
Introduction	1089	(3)
Principal Problem	1092	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1093	(20)
Income Tax Considerations
Assignment 51. Introduction to Income Tax Issues Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers	1113	(14)
Introduction	1113	(5)
Principal Problem	1118	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1119	(8)
Liability for Defects
Assignment 52. The Time Between the Contract and Deed: The Doctrine of Equitable Conversion	1127	(22)
Introduction	1127	(2)
Principal Problem	1129	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1130	(19)
Assignment 53. After the Closing: Implied Warranty of Fitness and the Duty to Disclose	1149	(28)
Introduction	1149	(4)
Principal Problem	1153	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1154	(23)
Assignment 54. Liability for Toxic Wastes	1177	(18)
Introduction	1177	(2)
Principal Problem	1179	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1180	(15)
VI. INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW	1195	(98)
Assignment 55. Trademark Law	1195	(42)
Introduction to Intellectual Property Law	1195	(4)
Introduction to Trademark Law	1199	(6)
Principal Problem	1205	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1206	(31)
Assignment 56. Copyright Law	1237	(30)
Introduction	1237	(5)
Principal Problem	1242	(1)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1243	(24)
Assignment 57. The Right of Publicity	1267	(26)
Introduction	1267	(1)
Principal Problem	1267	(2)
Materials for Solution of Principal Problem	1269	(24)
Index	1293