Land Law Ii Seminer Topics

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UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA

LAND LAW II
SEMINAR TOPICS FOR DISCUSSIONS
Instructions;
i. Kindly provide a sound reasoning in each topic with reference to legal
authorities.
ii. To be done in groups formulated.
iii. Each student to be equipped with necessary knowledge and skills in every
topic provided.
iv. Work format; Font: Times New Roman, Font size 12, line spacing 1.5
v. To be submitted from 21/03/2024 to 1/04/2024 before 10AM. No further time
will be allocated.

TOPICS
1. The concept of Co-occupancy; Meaning and Types, Distinguish between a tenancy in

common and joint tenancy.

2. The concepts of Revocation; A valid revocation of a granted right of occupancy is

subject to payment of compensation to the occupier or holder.

3. Discuss the concept of freehold interest in Land.

4. Easement; What is the meaning and types of easements; what are the characteristics of

easement? Demonstrate methods terminating easement.

5. Discuss the methods of creating easement and distinguish from other rights relating to

land.

6. What is lease? Elaborate types and various modes of terminating a lease.

7. In a tenancy arrangement, both the landlord and the tenant are bound by express and

implied covenants. Do you agree? Demonstrate important clauses of lease

agreements.
8. Examine the status of mortgage under the Land laws. Distinguish a legal mortgage

from an equitable mortgage.

9. Discuss formalities in creating of mortgage: Legal and Equitable Mortgage of

matrimonial home and effect of undue influence: actual and presumed.

10. “Once a mortgage always a mortgage” Lord Lindley in Samuel v Jarrah Timber

Corporation (1904) AC 323 What are the methods of creating mortgages?

11. Discuss Rights/ Remedies of lender under Mortgage.

12. Trust of Land; Meaning and categories, Application and practice in Tanzania

13. Discuss covenants and dispositions affecting land in Tanzania.

14. Demonstrate the process of sale and purchase of Land in Tanzania.

15. Elaborate on Stages of conveyancing in Tanzania.

16. Discuss rights and obligations under leases.

17. Elaborate attributes of a good security and remedies available under lease Mortgages.

18. Demonstrate types of Mortgages recognised in Tanzania.

19. Discuss various forms of Land disposition in Tanzania.

20. Meaning of Unit title. Elaborate its Legal Framework and Practical aspect of unit title.

21. Discuss processes of Unit of tittle Registration in Tanzania.

22. Write comprehensive notes on Land Disputes Settlements in Tanzania.

23. Comments on the process of sale and Purchase of Land in Tanzania.

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