Syllabus Spring 2023 Graduate

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.

 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

 Respond to emails within 2 business days. Students are expected to pace their learning according to the posted course assignments. It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others and especially your group, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other. Religious Holidays The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith. COURSE DETAIL Course Communication Communication in this course will take place via the Canvas Inbox. Check out the Canvas Conversations Tutorial or Canvas Guide to learn how to communicate with your instructor and peers using Announcements, Discussions, and the Inbox. I will respond to all correspondences within 48 business hours. Communication in this course will take place via Canvas and email. E-mails will be answered within 48 hours (excluding holidays and weekends), probably sooner. The Email feature is an external communication tool that allows users to send emails to users enrolled within the course including the instructor and other students. Emails are sent to the students' FIU email on record. Please make sure that your notification for messages is turned on in Canvas. Visit our writing resources page for more information on professional writing and technical communication skills. Please note : I am your professor, we discuss the law and legal terms generally. Each legal case is determined on its facts. We do not have an attorney-client relationship and I am not giving specific legal advice to be relied upon in individual cases. For specific legal advice, please engage your own attorney. Lectures This course is offered in person and fully online. The in person course sessions are the dates in the Course calendar and the sesssions are recorded. It is highly recommended to students to either watch the live stream of these lectures or watch the recordings which are available the day after the weekly meeting. The live stream and recording links are available in Canvas (duplicated in each module). Assessments In order to mitigate any issues with your computer and online assessments, it is very important that you take the "Practice Quiz" from each computer you will be using to take your graded quizzes and exams. It is your responsibility to make sure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements . All assessments will auto-submit when (1) the timer runs out OR (2) the closing date/time is reached, whichever happens first. For example, if a quiz has a closing time of 5:00 pm but the student begins the exam at 4:55 pm, the student will only have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.

Assessments in this course are not compatible with mobile devices and should not be taken through a mobile phone or a tablet. If you need further assistance please contact FIU Canvas Help Team . Mid Term Exam The Mid Term is comprised of questions selected from the Weekly Lecture Guide (discussed below). The Mid Term is an open book exam, requiring students to utilize and apply the readings to answer the questions. To earn full credit Mid Term submissions must follow the Mid Term Instructions and specifically reference portions of the text of assigned readings to support the Midterm answers. The Mid Term is a group project. It is your responsibility to join a group, recommended group size is 5-6 students, if you are unable to join a group please notify the Professor by the 2 nd class as group study is a component of this course. All of your group members must be in your cohort – meaning Face to Face students must be in a group with Face to Face students and Online Students must be in a group with Online students. You will be with the same group members for the duration of this course and for both your Mid Term and Final Exams. The Midterm will be posted in Canvas Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 10:00am and due on Tuesday March 28, 2022 by 10:00PM Eastern Standard Time. Instructions to Submit Mid Term Exam: 1. Submit the Mid Term via Canvas – Instructions to Submit will be included in the Course 2. List each group Members’ name in the Word Document 3. Submit the Mid Term prior to March 28, 2023 by 10:00pm. No late Mid Terms will be accepted. Final Exam The Final exam is comprised of questions selected from the Weekly Lecture Guide. The Final Exam is an open book exam, requiring students to utilize and apply the readings to answer the questions. To earn full credit Final Exam submissions must follow the Final Exam Instructions and specifically reference portions of the text of assigned readings to support the Final Exam answers . The Final Exam is a group project, you remain in the same group as your Mid Term group, to submit your Final Exam. The Final exam will be posted in Canvas on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 10:00am and due on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 10:00pm. No late Finals will be accepted . Submit the Final to the Professor via an email with each group member copied on the email. No late Finals will be accepted. Instructions to Submit Final Exam: 1. Submit the Final in Canvas in a Word document titled Final 2. List each group Members’ name in the Word Document 3. Submit the Final by Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 10:00pm. No late Finals will be accepted. Assignments Lecture Guide Critical Thinking Real Estate Law Concepts Weekly Lecture Guide Critical Thinking Real Estate Law Concepts (Lecture Guides) are provided to engage and encourage critical thought when completing the weekly readings and participating and or watching the content. These answers require essays that specifically refer to portions of the text of assigned readings .

Letter Range (%) Letter Range (%) Letter Range (%) B+ 87 - 89 C+ 77 - 79 F 0 - 59 COURSE CALENDAR Weekly Schedule Late Assignment Submission Policy Late assignments will not be accepted. Note: All time periods are in Eastern Time (ET). *Page may vary by book edition. Please look in the index for corresponding topic. *Please only read the reading for the next session, please do not read ahead. *Topics are subject to change and the Professor will provide notice if the subject of a date changes Date Topic Tasks Week 1 March 7 U.S. Property Law Foundations Ling and Archer Textbook:  Chapters 1 and 2 All Readings in Canvas and Emailed Prior to the First Class:  U.S. Constitution - only Preamble, (ii)Amendment 5 and (iii) Amendment 14  John Locke - 2nd Treatise, On Property - Selection emailed to you and posted in Canvas.  The Bible - Genesis (Only Selected Excerpt) Tuesday 3/7/23 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm:  Watch recording or attend live session  Lecture Guide - Resource to Correspond with Recording and Readings Due Tuesday 3/14/23  Review Module 0: Getting Started  Review Course and Syllabus  Introduce Yourself post  Practice Quiz  Academic Honesty Policy Quiz  Review Resources  Student Information Page Week 2 March 14 Zoning Ling and Archer Text:  Read section on Zoning and Planning Florida Text  Read section on Planning and Zoning All Mandatory Readings in Canvas, including, but not limited Tuesday 3/14/23 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm:  Watch recording or attend live session  Lecture Guide - Resource to Correspond with Recording and Readings

Date Topic Tasks to:  Susette Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005)  Village of Euclid Ohio v. Ambler Realty , 272 US 365 (1926) Websites/Tecnology:  Miami 21 – Applied Zoning and Mapping Technology App  Muni Code Week 3 March 21 Condominiums Legal Structures, Rules, Regulations Ling & Archer Text:  Sections on Condominiums in both books,  All Mandatory Readings in Canvas, including, but not limited to: Condominium Declaration, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Florida Statute 718 Discussion of Ethics underlying Surfside Tragedy Tuesday 3/21/23 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm:  Watch recording or attend live session  Lecture Guide - Resource to Correspond to Recording and Readings Mid Term Posted March 22 10:00am EST Week 4 March 28 Distressed Purchases, Foreclosure, Shortsale, Note Purchase, REO and Mortgage  Both Books – Sections on Distress Property, Foreclosure, Shortsale, REO, Promissory Notes and Mortgage All Mandatory Readings in Canvas,  Wednesday 4/4/22 5:30 pm - 10:000 pm:  Watch The Big Short film  Lecture Guide Resource to Correspond to Film and Readings Mid Term Due March 22, 10:00pm EST