LAWS 2232 ‑ Real Estate Transactions

CREDIT HOURS: 3

This course provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to real estate transactions. Legal principles underlying all aspects of the real estate transaction are examined in the context of a real estate conveyancing practice. Topics discussed include: real estate agency law; fixture; conditional contracts; risk of change; defect in the land and buildings; title problems; time is of the essence; merger on closing; deposits and part payment; land registration; possessory title; restrictive covenants; surveys, mortgages, condominiums and property development. The course is conducted by lecture and class discussion.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
Assessment Method: Final examination.
Restrictions: None.