PLG 314: Real Estate Law

Course Description

This course will focus on exploring property ownership and rights, as well as navigating the real estate transaction from contract through the eventual sale of the property. (3 credits)

Prerequisites

ENG 101: English Composition 1
ENG 102: English Composition 2

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

Distinguish between real and personal property
Understand property descriptions and encumbrances to title
Develop the knowledge and ability to conduct a title search
Analyze and dissect a real estate contract
Gain an understanding of financing the purchase of real estate
Understand the importance and value of title insurance
Understand the closing process

Course Activities and Grading

Assignments	Weight
Discussions (Weeks 1-7)	25%
Title Search (Week 3)	35%
Legal Description and Deed Preparation Assignment	20%
Final Exam (Week 8)	20%
Total	100%

Required Textbooks

Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle

Hinkel, Daniel F. (2016). Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law. 6th ed. West Publishing. ISBN 13: 978-1-2854-4838-1

Additional Resources

None

Course Schedule

Week	SLOs	Readings and Exercises	Assignments
1	1	Topics: Introduction to Real Property & Concurrent Ownership Property Chapter 1 - pages 1-19 Chapter 2 - pages 20-33 Self Study Exams: Chapter 1 - page 18 Chapter 2 - page 32	Read assigned chapters Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examinations (not graded)
2	2	Topics: Encumbrances, Easements and Licenses & Survey and Land Descriptions Chapter 3 - pages 34-68 Chapter 4 - pages 69-89 Self Study Exams: Chapter 3 - page 49 Chapter 4 - page 88	Read assigned chapters Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examinations (not graded) Complete Legal Description assignment - Due by the end of Week 4
3	3	Topics: Deeds & Title Examinations Chapter 6 - pages 152-173 Chapter 8 - pages 231-248 Self Study Exams: Chapter 6 Chapter 8	Read assigned chapters Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examinations (not graded) Complete Title Search (20%) - Due by the end of week 5
4	4	Topic: Contracts Chapter 5 - pages 90-128 Self Study Exams: Chapter 5 - page 127	Read assigned chapter Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examination (not graded)
5	5	Topic: Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance Chapter 7 - pages 185-206 Self Study Exams: Chapter 7 - page 205	Read assigned chapter Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examination (not graded)
6	6	Topic: Title Insurance Chapter 9 - pages 265-292 Self Study Exams: Chapter 9 - page 290	Read assigned chapter Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examination (not graded)
7	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	Topics: Real Estate Closings & Real Estate Closing Forms & Examples Chapter 10 - pages 345-376 Chapter 11 - pages 377-413 Self Study Exams: Chapter 10 - page 375 Chapter 11 - page 412	Read assigned chapters Participate in the Discussions Review the Lecture material Complete self-study examinations (not graded) Prepare for Final Exam
8	Final Exam Chapters 1-11 SLOs 1-7

COSC Accessibility Statement

Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.

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