LGL 140 - Property Law

In this course students will study the laws governing real and personal property, types of ownership, the sale and transfer of real and personal property interests, rights in real property including easements, licenses, and encumbrances, land use regulation, landlord-tenant law, and forms of real estate ownership, such as cooperatives and condominiums. Students will become thoroughly familiar with the procedures for transferring title to real estate, and will review and prepare all documents required for closing of title, including the real estate contract of sale, deed, mortgage, affidavit of title, and closing settlement statement. Current real estate software will be used in order to prepare the student to enter the workforce with the requisite technology skills.
2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
3 credit hours