Law of Property

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Law of Property (LAW317)

Synopsis

LAW317 Law of Property introduces the Law Student to the law of real property in Singapore. This subject deals with the relationship of people to land: students will explore the various estates in land, dealing with interest in land, the rights of mortgagors and mortgagees, the impact of easements and covenants on land. Students will also learn of the use of strata titles, as well as the Torrens system in Singapore.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introduction to Land Law
Estates in Land and State Land
Dealings in Interest in Land
Equity and Trusts relating to Land
Co-Ownership and Capacity to hold land
Priority of Interests at General Law & Registration of Deeds
The Torrens System, the Land Register and Caveats
Commercial Dealings in Land: Sale & Purchase of
Mortgages
Rights in Another’s Land: Licences & Easements Property and Leases
Covenants Relating to Freehold Land
Strata Titles: Singapore’s High Rise Property Landscape

Learning Outcome

Indicate the various sources of the relevant law, how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law
Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts, values, principles and procedures of Singapore law and explain the relationship between them in a number of subject areas, as well as to apply them
Analyse fact patterns to identify relevant issues of law, fact and procedure.
Interpret the relevant rule of substantive law, procedure or evidence relevant to the issues identified
Apply the relevant laws and principles to come to a conclusion on the issues
Formulate an opinion, provide a solution and advise based on the conclusions
Discuss critically, competing arguments in literature or in a group situation and make a reasoned choice between alternatives
Examine ideas, concepts and arguments in the English language and legal terminology with care and accuracy
Employ information technology in an office environment for the search for information, the preparation of documents and presentations