PLA 4613 REAL PROPERTY LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003 and enrollment in the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to provide students with a basic overview of real property law with transactional considerations. Topics covered include: the basic elements of real property law, the different methods used to record and describe property, the methods used to transfer title, the rights associated with real estate ownership, the elements of real estate contracts, the basic elements of landlord/tenant law, deeds, mortgages, restrictions on land use, title insurance and title examinations, the closing process, and tax implications. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the skills necessary to perform drafting and review of related documents. 47 contact hours.