Undergraduate CUR-BLW383-2021

Property Law for Business

Map the areas where property, business and the law intersect. Get the background on the Torrens title system of land registration. You’ll be exposed to real property legislation, exploring issues as diverse as mortgages and native title.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

30 Aug 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain and discuss legal concepts and principles relating to real property
analyse and interpret relevant legislation and case law relating to real property law
apply relevant legal concepts and principles to analyse and solve hypothetical property law problems and case studies
construct a coherent and logical legal argument
communicate effectively in written activities using clear, concise and appropriate language.

Topics covered

- Introduction to unit and nature of property
- Doctrine of fixtures
- Tenure and the operation of Torrens title system
- Torrens title system - mortgages and priorities
- Leases - general overview
- Leases - Retail and commercial leasing (Part1)
- Leases - Retail and commercial leasing (Part 2)
- Easements and restrictive covenants
- Strata titles
- Personal Properties Securities register
- Native title

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

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- Additional materials

Description

Introduction to real property law, estates and interests in land, fixtures, native title, Torrens System, mortgages, leases, easements and covenants and co-ownership.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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Assessments

Multiple Choice Test (remotely invigilated) (25%)
Assignment (35%)
Critical Case Study (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21

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Level 2 Major Subjects
Level 3 Major Subjects