Property Law (PG)

Subject 702-854 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 702-811 (ABPL00042) Income Property Analysis (PG) or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 702-354 (ABPL30011) - Property Law (UG)
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Phil Nolan
Subject Overview: 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.
Assessment:
  • Assignments totaling no more than 2000 words (40%);
  • One three-hour examination (60%).

A grade of at least 40% must be achieved in the final examination in order to pass the subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: 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
Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/melbourne-school-of-design-students.html
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Property Valuation

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