Handbook - Land Law

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Overview

LAWS2383 is only available in T1 by School Consent. Contact UNSW Law Students Services for more information. The course examines the fundamental principles of land law in Australia. Topics covered include native title, the Torrens system, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, easements and covenants. These topics are critically analysed in their historical, … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Native titleDoctrines of tenure and estatesContracts for the sale of landTorrens systemEquitable interests in landLeasesMortgagesCo-ownershipEasementsCovenantsStrata and community title

LAWS2383 is only available in T1 by School Consent. Contact UNSW Law Students Services for more information.

The course examines the fundamental principles of land law in Australia. Topics covered include native title, the Torrens system, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, easements and covenants. These topics are critically analysed in their historical, social, political and economic contexts. Professional and ethical approaches to dealing with interests in land are explored.

Main Topics

Native title
Doctrines of tenure and estates
Contracts for the sale of land
Torrens system
Equitable interests in land
Leases
Mortgages
Co-ownership
Easements
Covenants
Strata and community title

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Principles of Private Law (LAWS1150 /JURD7150), Contracts (LAWS1075/JURD7175) and Equity and Trusts (LAWS2385/JURD7285).

Exclusion Courses

Course

JURD7282

JURD7282 - Property and Equity 2

LAWS2382 - Property and Equity 2

Course Outline

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LAWS2383 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1395
Domestic Students	$5550
International Students	$5550

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