Course syllabus
Internationell fastighetsrätt
International Real Estate Law
VFR071, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2013-04-19
General Information
Elective for: L5-fr
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of
the legal and societal cultures concerning real estate in other
countries as well as give a comparative perspective as to the
Swedish real estate system. The course also provides an important
basis of knowledge for those persons who will be working
internationally with real estate issues.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- have mastered the basic English terminology in the area of real
estate law and planning
- be familiar with some international legal systems concerning
real estate and hos the real estate planning system function in
some other countries and be able to describe how they differ
- be able to show that which Swedish real estate law and real
estate planning has in common and how it differs from some other
systems
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- based on English legal sources, be able to describe in Swedish
the content of the regulations found in real estate law and real
estate planning and their background
- understand, analyze and solve issues in real etsate planning
that might occur in development projects in the real estate
area
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- Be able to apply legal regulations existing within different
systems as to fundamental real estate law and real estate planning
problems. Those students who have completed the course should be
able to compare and evaluate different solutions available when
forming a new system in developing and transitional countries.
Contents
The course is presented as a series of lectures and seminars
with the individual student contributing with independent
investigative work.
The following issues are focussed:
- title and deed registration
- land registration
- rights of use and easements
- adverse possession
- customary rights, commons and development of real estate
systems
- the role of physical planning for the land tenure systems
Real estate law in developing and transitional countries that
previously have had a socialistic system will also be
addressed.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Indivdual examination at the end of the course. Participation in the exercise classes is compulsory.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- VFTF10 Real Property Formation
The number of participants is limited to: No
Reading list
- Ingram, G. K. & Hong, Y-H (ed), : Property Rights and Land Policies, Proceedings of the 2008 Land Policy Conference. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy., 2009, ISBN: 978-1-55844-188-0.
- Additional course material.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Klas Ernald Borges, klas.ernald.borges@lantm.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.lantm.lth.se