702-354 Property Law

702-211 Income Property Analysis (formerly 702-211 Property 2)

Overview of the legal system in Australia. The concept of property and ownership in Australia. Comparative land policy. The general law and the Torrens land registration systems. The legal nature of land: improvements, fixtures and chattels. Encumbrances: easements, restrictive covenants, right. Co-ownership: subdivision, joint tenancy in common. Licenses and leases. Contract, tort and agency. Occupier's liability. Impact of heritage legislation.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Analytical skills - an enquiring and analytical approach to the conduct of legal aspects associated with property.

• Problem solving skills - an increased quantum of knowledge of issues and practice relevant to property law.

• Communication skills - a greater facility to generate and communicate property law issues at an acceptable, introductory standard.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Analysis of basic property law issues.

• Understanding of the processes of law affecting real property.

• Understanding the ethics of real property matters.

• Oral communication in debating legal principles.

• Planning of own work via assignments throughout the semester.

Staged assignments totaling 2000 words (40%) and one three-hour examination (60%). A grade of at least 40% must be achieved in the final examination in order to pass the subject.