Course Title: Property Law Advanced

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Property Law Advanced

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OMGT2242

City Campus

Undergraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023

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

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite course, BUIL1247 Introduction to Built Environment Law before you commence this course

OR 

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.  Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.  Further information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x94or0ccuu7k


Course Description

This course will build on the knowledge and skills you developed in Built Environment Law and develop your knowledge of property law at an advanced level. The objectives of this course are to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to accurately interpret and apply property law to the Australian property sectors. This course aims to build your capacity to critically analyse and apply property legislation as a property professional.

This is supported by a study of:
• Overview of real property law and legal definitions of property,
• History of Property Law
• Title systems, estates interests and encumbrances in land
• Leasehold interests, mortgages, easements, caveats, restrictive covenants,
• Features and operation of the Torrens title system,
• Overview of co-ownership and strata titles, community titles,
• Important local property legislation and regulations
• Principles of Customary (native) titles.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

1 Determine and apply knowledge of complex property and valuation theory to your professional practice and/or further study
2 Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse property and valuation stakeholders
3 Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
5 Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence  and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues or imperatives 


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply property legislation to determine property ownership rights
  2. Apply principles of property law to current case studies
  3. Describe the origins and evolution of Australian property law and how this impacts on current ownership rights
  4. Apply property law principles to formulate and provide professional property advice.


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning in this course comprise lectures and workshops. Learning activities include presentations/lectures from guest speakers from industry, problem solving exercises and class discussions.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A textbook is required for this course along with supplementary reading relating to any new legislation.


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: Online quiz. Weighting: 30%. Individual work: Interpret and apply property legislation to determine property ownership rights. CLO1

Task 2: Property court case analysis. Weighting: 30%. Group work: Interpret and apply property legislation to determine property ownership rights.  Apply principles of property law to current case studies.  Describe the origins and evolution of Australian property law and how this impacts on current ownership rights.  Apply property law principles to formulate and provide professional property advice.  CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4.

Task 3: Property law class test. Weighting: 40%. Individual work: Interpret and apply property legislation to determine property ownership rights.  Apply principles of property law to current case studies.  Describe the origins and evolution of Australian property law and how this impacts on current ownership rights.  Apply property law principles to formulate and provide professional property advice.  CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4.

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. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures.