Syllabus Spring 2023 Graduate

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Syllabus REE6435 Real Estate Law Spring 2023 General Information Professor Information Instructor Prof. Suzanne Hollander, Esq. Office 1101 Brickell E-Mail sshollan@fiu.edu Office Hours By Appointment Website Professor Biography Course Time Zone | Eastern Time (Miami/ET). Course due dates are according to this time zone. Course Description and Purpose This course focuses on the practical ways that law impacts real estate and the exercise of property rights. The course begins with a survey of the legal documents and political thought that are foundations of property rights in the United States of America, underly and guide the enforcement of these rights through the judiciary, executive and legislative branches of U.S. government. It then discusses government limitations placed on property rights including Federal, state and municipal limitations as well as private limitations agreed to by contract. In addition to the assigned texts, required readings include selections from the U.S. Constitution, statutes, U.S. Supreme Court cases, contracts, leases, precedent setting legal decisions, newspaper, journal articles and other real estate documents related to U.S. property and property internationally. Each session is planned to involve concepts touching upon ethics in real estate transactions, allocation of property rights, professionalism in real estate negotiations and real estate law, how to use technology to give property rights legal transparency and legal property rights internationally. Reading real estate documents and cases is essential to this course. They are often long. We will read law and cases, we will role play the participants in the cases and deals such as the lawyer, plaintiff, defendant, judge, landlord, tenant, borrower, lender and discuss the current present day implication of these laws and documents. Through this course, you will learn that knowing the law of real estate and resources for legal real estate informationare integral to understanding the world of real estate. Throughout the course, we will examine and discuss real world contemporary examples of real estate law.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply an analytical framework to assess value, risk and reward when buying property in various jurisdictions 2. Select legal terminology when talking about real estate 3. Describe legal foundations of property rights in the U.S., and how these foundations maintain property values and rights - attracting foreign investment 4. Explain the U.S. government’s ability to protect and limit property rights 5. Explain rights/limitations to enter into contracts regarding property 6. Explain the legal interests of various parties to property and how the law upholds these rights 7. Explain important U.S. legal decisions and their impact on property rights today 8. Analyze documents that relate to real property 9. Identify and learn how to use technology resources to find law and information about real estate 10. Analyze and read legal documents 11. Discuss standards of judicial interpretation and how they impact property rights 12. Compare and contrast U.S. property rights and legal protections against other countries’ property rights and legal protections Major & Curriculum Objectives Targeted Students will obtain a practical understanding of real estate law. They will begin to understand legal documents, cases and laws related to real estate transactions through applied assignments and exams. Teaching Methodology The teaching methodology of this course is to apply the lessons learned from the readings to contemporary examples of property rights both their use and limitation. Throughout a wide variety of applications, including but not limited to, lectures, interactive assignments using technology, written assignments, contemporary examples of property rights in the U.S. and internationally, media including films, print, articles regarding real estate and property rights; students will gain an applied perspective of real estate law. Assurance of Learning The College of Business cares about the quality of your education. Read more on the College's commitment to Assurance of Learning . Panthers Protecting Panthers (P3) - Personal Responsibility At the core of the FIU repopulation plan is the health and welfare of our students, our employees and all of those who step foot on our campus. These are the goals of the Panthers Protecting Panthers (P3) program. Every student participating in any FIU Business in-person class does so with the implicit agreement that they fully comply with the guidelines of P3, taking personal responsibility for protecting themselves and others in the community. Professors will not be responsible for enforcing social distancing or face covering policies, and they will maintain the right to ask a non-compliant student to leave a particular class and report the non- compliant behavior to the Office of Student Conduct. Faculty also have the right to end a class session any time they feel unsafe due to students not following established classroom health and safety protocols. We appreciate your partnership in keeping a safe learning and teaching environment for all.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Policies Please review the FIU's Policies and Netiquette webpage. The policies webpage contains essential information regarding guidelines relevant to all courses at FIU, as well as additional information about acceptable netiquette for online courses. As a member of the FIU community you are expected to be knowledgeable about the behavioral expectations set forth in the FIU Student Code of Conduct . Technical Requirements and Skills One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course or a course that has online components like this one does is a lack of basic computer literacy. By computer literacy we mean being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently, and learning to use your computer's operating system and software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course; but students enrolled in online courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer. Please go to the " What's Required " page to find out more information on this subject. Proficiency with using Canvas and Turnitin is necessary for this course. The weekly assignments must be submitted via Canvas. If you have questions about Canvas do not contact your Professor – Please contact Support Services , 305-348-3630 . All students must learn how to submit assignments into Canvas. Review the detailed instructions below:  How do I submit an online assignment?  How do I know when my assignment has been submitted?  How do I know when my instructor has graded my assignment?  How do I view assignment comments from my instructor? Privacy Policy Statements for Partners and Vendors  Canvas  Microsoft  Google  ProctorU  HonorLock  Turnitin  NBC Learn  Respondus LockDown Browser Please visit our Technical Requirements webpage for additional information. Accessibility and Accommodation The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable. The DRC provides FIU students with disabilities the necessary support to successfully complete their education and participate in activities available to all students. If you have a diagnosed disability and plan to utilize academic accommodations, please contact the Center at 305-348-3532 or visit them at the Graham Center GC 190. Obtain more detailed information about the specific limitations with the technologies used in this course. For additional assistance please contact our Disability Resource Center . Web Accessibility Statements for Partners and Vendors  Canvas  Microsoft

 Adobe  Google  ProctorU  HonorLock  OpenStax Please visit our ADA Compliance webpage for additional information about accessibility involving the tools used in this course. Academic Misconduct Statement Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Academic Misconduct includes: Cheating – The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally authorized or not. Plagiarism – The use and appropriation of another’s work without any indication of the source and the representation of such work as the student’s own. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas, expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is responsible for plagiarism. Learn more about the academic integrity policies and procedures as well as student resources that can help you prepare for a successful semester. Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. As a student in the College of Business taking this class:  I will not represent someone else's work as my own  I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another's cheating Course Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course. Review more information about prerequisites in the course catalog . Panthers Care & Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) If you are looking for help for yourself or a fellow classmate, Panthers Care encourages you to express any concerns you may come across as it relates to any personal behavior concerns or worries you have, for the classmate’s well-being or yours; you are encouraged to share your concerns with FIU’s Panthers Care website. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers free and confidential help for anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns that life brings. Professional counselors are available for same-day appointments. Don’t wait to call 305-348-2277 to set up a time to talk or visit the online self-help portal.

Proctored Exam Policy There are no on-campus, proctored exams; all exams are administered fully online. Textbook and Required Readings – Book 1 is required – Book 2 or 3 are optional – The text books should be viewed a supplemental to the course and the mandatory required readings posted in Canvas. - T Title: 1. Real Estate Principles: A Value Approach Authors: Wayne Archer, David Ling Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, Feb-2017 Publish Date: Feb-2017 ISBN 10: ISBN-10: 0077836367 ISBN 13: ISBN-13: 0077836367 Purchase/Rent at FIU Bookstore All editions, 2012 - You may use any edition. This text is required. Title: 2. Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law "Florida Text" Authors: Linda Crawford Publisher: Dec-2015 Publish Date: Dec-2015 ISBN 10: ISBN-10: 1475445660 ISBN 13: ISBN-13: 1475445660 Purchase/Rent at FIU Bookstore

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