Fundamentals of Property Law

Course aim

To provide students with an understanding of the laws relating to property and property transactions.

Course content

The definition of "property" and the ability of the law to protect it. The distinction between real and personal property and choses** in action; fixtures and fittings. The nature of estates in land. An outline of the operation of the Torrens system of land titles together with an explanation of the role of legal and equitable interests in this area of law (including brief examples of the relevance and operation of the law of trusts); indefeasibility of title; caveats. Leases and tenancies, including statutory protection of residential and shop leases. Encumbrances, mortgages and charges. Easements and restrictive covenants. Adverse possession. Strata and community title. Crown lands. Matters touching on property law: wills and intestacy, gifts, torts, consumer law relating to real estate practice. New developments in the law of property.
**Please note that ‘choses’ is correct legal terminology

Textbook(s)

Webb, E., & Stephenson, M. 2009, Land Law, 3, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
COML 1001	Foundations of Business Law

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LAWS 1018	Business Law

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Tutorial work, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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