Undergraduate CUR-BLW383-2018

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.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.77

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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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
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Web links

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-BLW14-Business Law , or CUR-BLW17

Special requirements

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Description

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

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Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (30%)
Final Invigilated Examination (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

LexisNexis Study Guide: Property Law, 2nd ed.

Bronwen Leroy and Kip Werren

Required

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-BLW-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Commerce Business Law

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