LEGA 2100 - Mechanics of Real Estate Law Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: LEGA 2010
This course covers the law of real property. It emphasizes the preparation of various real estate documents such as deeds, leases, closing statements, etc.
Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the characteristics of Michigan Real Property.
Objectives: The student will:
- List and explain the characteristics of real property.
- Explain the characteristics of real property
- Differentiate between real property and personal property.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish between the different types of ownership for real property.
Objectives: The student will:
- Identify the different types of ownership for real property.
- Explain the different types of ownership for real property.
- Define the different types of ownership for real property.
- Analyze the different types of ownership for real property.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the ways to acquire title to real property.
Objectives: The student will:
- Identify the different ways to transfer title to real property.
- Define the various ways to acquire title to real property.
- List the various ways to transfer title to real property.
- Distinguish between the different ways to transfer title to real property.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the different types of burdens on land.
Objectives:
- Identify the different types of burdens on land.
- Define the different types of burdens on land.
- Distinguish between the different types of burdens on land.
- Describe the different types of burdens on land.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the different types of leasehold estates (landlord/tenant matters).
Objectives: The student will:
- Identify the different types of leasehold estates.
- Define the different types of leasehold estates.
- Differentiate the different types of leasehold estates.
- Describe the rights or duties a tenant or landlord has in leasehold estates.
Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
Objectives: The student will:
- Gather information needed to formulate appropriate forms or documents concerning a client’s situation.
- Locate appropriate Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
- Identify appropriate Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
- Distinguish between the various Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
- Analyze characteristics of real property, which affect the value of real property.
- Analyze appropriate Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
- Use appropriate Michigan Real Property documents or forms for a client’s situation.
- Apply the different types of ownership for real property to legal situations.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE Session and Topic:
- Definition and Nature of Real Property
- Fixtures
- Forms of Ownership
- Burdens on Land - easements, liens, restrictive, covenants, government regulations, profits, air and mineral rights, riparian rights
- Agency Relationships in Real Estate
- Real Estate Contracts (Law & Forms)
- Transfer of Title (Law & Forms)
- Real Estate Financing - Mortgage, promissory note, foreclosure forfeiture
- Real Estate Closing (Forms & Procedures)
- Land Use Controls - zoning, building codes, private restrictions
- Leaseholds (Landlord/Tenant Matters)
Primary Faculty Manatine, Jennifer R. Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Johnson, Elise Dean Corba, David
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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