Course Title: Real Estate Law
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Real Estate Law
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST1137 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
Course Coordinator: Rebecca Leshinsky
Course Coordinator Phone: 61 3 9925 3501
Course Coordinator Email: rebecca.leshinsky@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.53
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
The course aims to develop your knowledge of contract and real property law. You will examine major topic areas including the formation of a valid contract, pre-contractual negotiations, terms of the contract, breach of the contract and remedies including legislation such as the Competition and Consumer Act. Your study of Property Law includes the principles of property, doctrine of fixtures, licences and leases, indefeasibility of title, easements and covenants and ownership. You will also examine key property legislation including relevant legislation such Property Law Act, Transfer of Land Act, Sale of Land Act and the Retail Leases Act.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
1. Determine and apply advanced knowledge of complex property theory to inform decision making in the local and global professional arena, demonstrating expert judgement and ethical decision making in your professional practice and discipline
4. Professionally communicate property strategy, processes, propositions and/or decision making across the property and related sectors, leading and negotiating effectively with diverse stakeholders
7. Analyse and apply social, legal, economic and environmental policy frameworks to inform and justify decision making and to provide strategic, evidenced based advice as a property professional
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Analyse and apply Australian legislation and judicial precedent to property practice including transactions.
- Apply legislative frameworks to interpret property case studies.
- Discuss how the principles of property law impact on the rights of parties in the context of real property.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course is run as a lectorial and it is intended to be as interactive as possible. Students are encouraged to ask questions and enter into discussion with the lecturer throughout the sessions. In addition to the end of semester examination there is one assignment and a class presentation on a topic that is agreed with the lecturer.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning materials for this course are available on Canvas and through readings.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment consists of:
Task 1: Class test (one hour)
Weighting: 15% of total grade
Individual work: Analyse and apply Australian legislation and judicial precedent to property practice including transactions. CLO1.
Task 2: Contract law - IRAC legal problem
Weighting: 40% of total grade
Individual work: Analyse and apply Australian legislation and judicial precedent to property practice including transactions. Apply legislative frameworks to interpret property case studies. CLO1, CLO2.
Task 3: Property law - 3 short legal problems
Weighting: 45% of total grade
Individual work: Analyse and apply Australian legislation and judicial precedent to property practice including transactions. Apply legislative frameworks to interpret property case-studies. Discuss how the principles of property law impact on the rights of parties in the context of real property. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Equitable Learning Services
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.