PLA 1610 - Real Property Law and Transactions I

(3 Credit Hours)
(A.A.)

This course covers introductory and intermediate real estate law topics with a specific emphasis on real property transaction in Florida. Students who complete this course will understand the fundamental concepts of real property, and the law underlying a real estate closing, including the issuance of title insurance commitments, policies and endorsements and various federal and state regulations that affect real estate closings. Students will appreciate the concepts of title examination, encumbrances and adverse matters, title insurance, water rights, the real estate settlement procedures act (RESPA), the foreign investment in real property tax act (FIRPTA), Florida homestead and the marketable record title act.

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