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035			_a(Sirsi) u109149
100			_aCodd, M.
245		2	_aA very common problem
260			_c2000
490			_aEstates Gazette _v(0043) 28 October 2000, 177-178(2)
520			_aThe public is not entitled to unrestricted access across common land, which amounts to at least 1.5m acres in England and Wales. A substantial amount of common land is still under private ownership. Suggests that many cash-starved local authorities are demanding considerable sums of money from homeowners in exchange for access rights across common land to their homes. Examines the law relating to common land, and highlights the potential dangers to solicitors. For instance, although many solicitors may be familiar with the need to carry out commons registration searches, it does not always follow that because a piece of land is not registered problems over access are not encountered. Offers a series of tips on how to avoid problems.
590			_aABS
650			_aCOMMON LAND
650			_aACCESS RIGHTS
650			_aSOLICITORS
650			_aCOMMONS REGISTRATION ACT 1965
650			_aLAW OF PROPERTY ACT 1925
650			_aPRESCRIPTION ACT 1832
650			_aEASEMENTS
650			_aLOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972
650			_aCOUNTRYSIDE AND RIGHTS OF WAY BILL
650			_aHANNING V TOP DECK TRAVEL GROUP
690			_aPROPERTY
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