LGL* 104: Real Estate Practice

3 Credits
(Formerly LEGL 207)
Examines basic principles of real property law, with an emphasis on the role of paralegals in residential real estate transactions. Areas studied include acquisition of real property and fixtures, surveys and legal descriptions, co-ownership, easements and other encumbrances, marketable record title and title insurance, brokers, sales contracts, mortgage financing, and closing procedures. Students gain practical experience through document preparation, and familiarity with land records through assignments. Ethical issues related to this practice area are discussed.
Prerequisites: POL* 120 or eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of instructor
Offered: Spring