REAL PROPERTY LAW

LAW2RPT

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Real Property Law builds on the concepts and principles of Property Law that were introduced in Foundations of Property Law. The focus of this subject is on Land Law. Topics include: the Torrens registration system and indefeasibility of title; acquisition and regulation of real property; concurrent ownership; mortgages, proprietary interests in land owned by another and resolving conflicts between legal and equitable interests in Torrens Land; and the conveyancing process.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesLecture and tutorial introduction to meaning and use of language, analysis of written cases, individual written student tutorial preparation and in-class discussion of student responses

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesLAW2FPL AND LAW1LIM AND (LAW2CTB OR LAW2CCC OR LAW2CTA)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Comprehend and use the language of Property Law
02. Understand the concept of property as it operates in Australian law particularly with respect to real property
03. Understand the key legal doctrines that underpin Australian Property law
04. Evaluate claims made for property interests in a given fact situation, using appropriate legal doctrine.
05. Compose a written legal opinion as it applies to a problem in Property law

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

One 1,200-word take home exam or equivalent

N/AOther written examIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One 2.5-hour final examination (2500 word equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo55 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Tutorial work activity (600 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteven Geroe

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

One 1,200-word take home exam or equivalent

N/AOther written examIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One 2.5-hour final examination (2500 word equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo55 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Tutorial work activity (600 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo15 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5