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Property Law: A Living Map

Property law starts with what a person can own in land (estates and future interests), who can own it together and who can use it as a tenant. Land is transferred by contract, deed and recording; others’ rights over it arise as easements and covenants; and government can regulate its use, and must pay when a regulation amounts to a taking. Press Play to watch the map build, click an idea for its definition and the usual trap, or trace a short case. A simplified teaching map of the general approach (mainly US law); check the law where you work.

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Hover over an idea to light up what it connects to, click it for its definition, minimum requirements, an example and the usual trap, press Play to watch the map build step by step, or trace a short case through it.

Simplified teaching map, in general terms. Check the law where you work. On a small screen, scroll the map sideways.

Learn it properly

The full lecture, exercises and quiz behind this map are in Property Law: Module 1, and that module is free to read.

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