Real Estate Law

Examines basic concepts relating to ownership and possession of private property, in part through a comparative perspective. Addresses acquisition of property by find, adverse possession, and gift. Introduces possessory estates and future interests, concurrent ownership and marital interests, and the law of landlord and tenant. This course is only available to current first-year students.

This course explores both fair housing law, and efforts to use law to make housing more available and affordable. Special attention will be paid to the following topics: the history of economic and racial segregation in zoning and housing, redlining, the Fair Housing Act, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and other efforts to promote affordable housing. Students will meet and interact with people working in the field. Course meets in-person.

This course covers some fundamental issues in real estate law. Students will draft deeds, perform a title search and draft an abstract of title, negotiate a residential purchase and sale, negotiate a letter of intent for a commercial lease, and advise a client on fair housing issues. Blended courses open to all J.D. students. PreReq: LAW- 1035