Vacant possession is an element of property law that ensures a property is left in good condition when it changes hands. Every time a property is sold, or if tenants move out of rented property, vacant possession is unavoidable; a vital part of the job of any property lawyer or surveyor. Yet this is the first book to look at this area in depth. If a property professional understands vacant possession they can make sure their cases move quickly and complete at a time that suits them. If they don't, they're vulnerable to others who know it better and can use the law to frustrate proceedings for months or even years while their clients continue to pay money on rent or mortgage payments for properties they're not using. This book is essential reading for all property lawyers and surveyors. It's destined to be the definitive guide to vacant possession.The FIRST book to be published on this misunderstood and vital part of property lawAll the information you need to navigate the area: clear explanations of the law, potential pitfalls AND practical strategies to help property professionals avoid those pitfallsCase studies to illustrate and explain complex legal issues