USP 538 Real Estate Law

Provides students with a comprehensive summary of real property from a legal perspective with an emphasis on transactional issues. Includes issues relating to types of ownership, descriptions of property, easements, public and private limitations on use, real estate contracts, forms utilized in transfers, financing and title assurances. The class will enable students to understand the legal framework and the rights and responsibilities of owners and transferors/transferees of real property. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as USP 438: this is the same course as RE 538; may be taken only once for credit. Expected preparation for graduate students: RE 521.