SRJC Course Outlines

4/27/2024 8:47:29 PMRE 80D Course Outline as of Fall 2001

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  RE 80DTitle:  LEGAL ASPECTS  
Full Title:  Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Last Reviewed:1/23/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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California real estate law, including rights incident to property ownership and management, agency, contracts and application to real estate transfer. Conveyancing, probate proceedings, trust deeds, foreclosure and recent legislation governing real estate transactions. Applies toward State's educational requirements for the broker's examination.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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California real estate law, as applied toward the requirements for the California broker's exam.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will be able to:
1.  identify the source of our legal system;
2.  define the laws of agency;
3.  define the elements of a valid contract;
4.  compare and contrast the types of contracts used in Real Estate;
5.  compare and contrast estates in Real Estate;
6.  define ownership and contrast ownership interest in Real Estate;
7.  identify instruments used in Real Estate and demonstrate when used;
8.  define adjacent property rights such as easements, water rights, and
   nuisance;
9.  define the landlord tenant relationship.

Topics and Scope
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Sources of law and the judicial system
 -definition of law
 -influences on our legal system
 -constitutional and statutory law
 -court structure
 -lawsuit procedure
 -judicial and non-judicial remedies
Law of Agency
 -agency defined
 -types of agents
 -how agencies are created/terminated
 -duties and responsibilities of licenses
Law of Contracts
 -types of contracts
 -contract essentials
 -Real Estate contracts
   -listings
   -options
   -leases
Estates in Real Estate
 -Freehold/less than Freehold
 -Ownership
   -tenancy in common
   -joint tenancy
   -community property
   -partnerships
Acquisitions and Conveyances
Real Property Security Devices
 -Notes
 -Deeds of Trusts/Mortgages
 -Liens
Adjacent Property Rights
 -Encroachment
 -Nuisance
 -Water rights
 -Easements
Landlord/Tenant Law

Assignments:
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1.  Reading assignments.
2.  Case studies

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
1 - 35%
Essay exams
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
3 - 30%
Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
2 - 20%
Class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
1 - 40%
Multiple choice, True/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE LAW by Pivar and Bruss, 4th Edition. Dearborn
Publishing, copyright 2000

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