Real Estate And Property Law for Paralegals

by Bevans, Neal R.

• ISBN13: 9780735551534
• ISBN10: 0735551537
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-07
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Summary

Now there is a new and better way to teach the basics of real estate and property law to paralegal students. When you review Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals, you will discover an exceptional teaching tool that sets the foundation for a thorough and engaging course. Both students and instructors will appreciate this readable and realistic text: the author supplies an in-depth discussion of real estate law, combined with a solid foundation in the practicalities of daily legal work contains broad coverage of all the key topics paralegals need to know, including: The basic elements of real property, The different methods used to record and describe property, The methods used to transfer title, The rights associated with real estate ownership, The elements of real estate contracts, an extensive discussion of landlord/tenant law, deeds, mortgages, restriction on land use, title insurance and title examinations, The closing process, and tax implications the emphasis throughout the book is on practical skills, using real-world examples to convey a true understanding of what it is like to be a paralegal working in this area the text is easy to read, has an engaging style, and uses numerous examples and illustrations to reveal the practical nature of real estate law the test is packed with helpful teaching and learning aids: chapter objectives open each chapter "Issue at a Glance" boxes in each chapter summarize important legal concepts marginal definitions for rapid reference numerous figures, tables, and forms "Skills You Need in the Real World" sections in each chapter that highlight particular paralegal skills websites to assist students in gathering more information Key Terms, Review Questions, and Practical Applications exercises at the end of every chapter in addition, The well-developed Instructor's Manual includes a test bank, lesson plans, suggested syllabi, web resources, and additional assignments to facilitate class preparation for instructors. There are even PowerPoint slides for each chapter.